If Musa scored 75 in biology instead of 57, his average mark in four subjects would have been 60. What was his total mark?
A
282
B
240
C
222
D
210
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x represent Musa's total mark when he scores 57 in biology and Let Y represent Musa's total mark when he now scored 75 in biology, if he scored 75 in biology his new total mark will be \(\frac{Y}{4}\) = 60, y = 4 x 60 = 240
To get his total mark when he scored 57, subtract 57 from 75 to give 18, then subtract this 18 from the new total mark(ie. 240)
= 240 - 18
= 222
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32001)