Average - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 21572

Q.  The average marks obtained by 100 candidates in an examination is 50. Find how many candidates have passed in the examination, if the average marks of candidates who passed is 70 and that of failed candidates is 20.
- Published on 06 May 16

a. 90
b. 75
c. 60
d. 58

ANSWER: 60
 
Let the number of students who passed the examination be X
Number of students failed = (100 - X)
Total marks of students who have passed = 70X
Total marks of 100 students = 100 * 50 = 5000
Total marks of students who have failed = 20(100 – X)
20(100 – X) + 70X = 5000
2000 – 20 X + 70X = 5000
50 X = 3000
X = 60

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