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The average of Kanchan's marks in 7 subjects is 75. Her average in six subjects excluding Science is 72. How many marks did she get in Science?
Question

The average of Kanchan's marks in 7 subjects is 75. Her average in six subjects excluding Science is 72. How many marks did she get in Science?

A.

90

B.

93

C.

95

D.

72

Correct option is B

Given:

- Average marks in 7 subjects = 75

- Average marks in 6 subjects excluding Science = 72

Concept Used:

Total marks in 7 subjects = Average × Number of subjects

Similarly, total marks in 6 subjects = Average × Number of subjects

Solution:

Total marks in 7 subjects = 75 × 7 = 525

Total marks in 6 subjects excluding Science = 72 × 6 = 432

Marks in Science = Total marks in 7 subjects - Total marks in 6 subjects excluding Science

Marks in Science = 525 - 432 = 93

Kanchan got 93 marks in Science.

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