The average test score of a class was 62 marks. After four students who scored an average marks of 92 marks transferred out of the class, the average score of the remaining students became 59 marks. How many students were there in the class in the end?
| |
(1) |
(2) |
| Number |
1 u |
1 u - 4 |
| Value |
62 |
59 |
| Total value |
62 u |
59 u - 236 |
Number of students at first = 1 u
Total score at first
= 1 u x 62
= 62 u
Total score of the 4 students
= 4 x 92
= 368
Total marks scored after 4 students transferred out
= 59 x (1 u - 4)
= 59 u - 236
62 u - 368 = 59 u - 236
62 u - 59 u = 368 - 236
3 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 3 = 44
Number of students in the class in the end
= 1 u - 4
= 44 - 4
= 40
Answer(s): 40
