Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2005

The table above shows that the scores of a group of students in a test. If the average score is 3.5, find the value of x
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Correct Option: B

(mean=\frac{60+5x}{18+x}\3.5=\frac{60+5x}{18+x}\frac{7}{2}=\frac{60+5x}{18+x})

7(18+x) = 2(60+5x)

126 + 7x = 120 + 10x

10x - 7x = 126 - 120

3x = 6

x = 2

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