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A student's average marks in 15 examinations are 45. How many marks must he score in the next examination to increase his average marks by 2?
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A student's average marks in 15 examinations are 45. How many marks must he score in the next examination to increase his average marks by 2?

A.

55

B.

77

C.

66

D.

88

Correct option is B

Calculate Current Total Marks

Multiply the current average (45) by the number of exams (15): 45 × 15 = 675

Calculate Target Total Marks

Multiply the desired average (47) by the total number of exams after the next exam (16): 47 × 16 = 752

Calculate Required Marks in Next Exam

Subtract the current total marks (675) from the target total marks (752): 752 - 675 = 77

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