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Q · Data InterpretationHard · 45s
The average marks obtained by 3 students in a test are 72. If two of them scored 68 and 75, what marks did the third student score?
TopicData Interpretation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyHard
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Total marks = 72 × 3 = 216. Sum of first two students’ marks = 68 + 75 = 143. Third student's marks = 216 – 143 = 73.
Final Answer: Option B - 73