KVPY SA Exam 2018 Question Paper

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A 100 mark examination was administered to a class of 50 students. Despite only integer marks being given, the average score of the class was 47.5. Then, the maximum number of students who would get marks more than the class average is

Validate

Solution:

Total students = 50
Average = 47.5
Total marks = 2375
Now, student can obtain only integer marks. Hence for maximum students we will divide total marks by 48°
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[2375/48]=49

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