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    A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 60, and that of the rest is 60. What is the average score of the c
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    A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 60, and that of the rest is 60. What is the average score of the class?

    A.

    60

    B.

    61

    C.

    59

    D.

    58

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    Total students = 30

    Average of 12 students = 60

    Average of remaining 18 students = 60

    Formula Used:

    Average=Sum of all observationsNumber of observations\text{Average} = \frac{\text{Sum of all observations}}{\text{Number of observations}}​​

    Solution:
    Total sum=12×60+18×60=(12+18)×60=30×60=12\times60+18\times60=(12+18)\times60=30\times60​​
    Class average =30×6030=60\frac{30\times60}{30}=60​​

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