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On an average, Mukesh scored 85 marks in Hindi, English. Maths and Physics. If the marks of Chemistry are also included, the average becomes 80. How much did Mukesh score in Chemistry?

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On an average, Mukesh scored 85 marks in Hindi, English. Maths and Physics. If the marks of Chemistry are also included, the average becomes 80. How much did Mukesh score in Chemistry?

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  • 60

  • 65

  • 70

  • 75

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Solution

60

Explanation:

Average Marks are decreased by 5, So sum would decrease by 5 × 5 = 25. Hence marks obtained in Chemistry = 85 – 25  = 60.

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