The average test score of a class was 56 marks. After four students who scored an average marks of 96 marks transferred out of the class, the average score of the remaining students became 51 marks. How many students were there in the class at first?
|
(1) |
(2) |
Number |
1 u |
1 u - 4 |
Value |
56 |
51 |
Total value |
56 u |
51 u - 204 |
Number of students at first = 1 u
Total score at first
= 1 u x 56
= 56 u
Total score of the 4 students
= 4 x 96
= 384
Total marks scored after 4 students transferred out
= 51 x (1 u - 4)
= 51 u - 204
56 u - 384 = 51 u - 204
56 u - 51 u = 384 - 204
5 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 5 = 36
Number of students in the class at first
= 1 u
= 36
Answer(s): 36