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    The average score of 7 players was initially recorded as 55. However, it was later discovered that a score of 35 had been mistakenly read as 53. Deter
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    The average score of 7 players was initially recorded as 55. However, it was later discovered that a score of 35 had been mistakenly read as 53. Determine the correct average score.(Rounded up to two decimal places)

    A.

    54.31

    B.

    32.43

    C.

    52.43

    D.

    42.08

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    Incorrect average of 7 players = 55
    Wrong entry = 53 (should be 35)
    Number of players = 7

    Formula Used:
    Correct total = Incorrect total − Wrong value + Correct value
    Correct average = Correct total ÷ Number of players

    Solution:

    Incorrect total = 55 × 7 = 385

    Correct total = 385 - 53 + 35 = 367

    Correct average = 3677\frac{367}{7}​​

    Correct average = 52.43(approx)

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