The average marks of 5 students is 85 If the marks of a new student are also considered then the ave...........

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The average marks of 5 students is 85. If the marks of a new student are also considered, then the average marks becomes 84.

What is the marks obtained by the new student?

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SSC MTS 7th July 2022 Shift-1

- Initial average marks of 5 students = 85.

- Total marks of these 5 students = 5 * 85 = 425.

- With the new student, the average becomes 84 for 6 students.

- Total marks with new student = 6 * 84 = 504.

- Marks obtained by the new student = Total marks with new student - Total marks of 5 students = 504 - 425 = 79.

- Option 1: 79 - This option is correct.

- Option 2: 83 - This exceeds the required marks for the average.

- Option 3: 78 - This is less than what is needed.

- Option 4: 81 - This does not match the needed calculations.

Correct Answer: Option 1: 79

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