A student scored 75% in Mathematics and 85% in Science. If both subjects are of

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A student scored 75% in Mathematics and 85% in Science. If both subjects are of equal weight, what is the average percentage score?
  1. 75%
  2. 80%
  3. 82.5%
  4. 85%

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A student scored 75% in Mathematics and 85% in Science. If both subjects are of equal weight, what is the average percentage score?
Correct Answer: 80%
  • Step 1: Identify the percentage score in Mathematics, which is 75%.
  • Step 2: Identify the percentage score in Science, which is 85%.
  • Step 3: Add the two percentage scores together: 75 + 85.
  • Step 4: Calculate the sum: 75 + 85 = 160.
  • Step 5: Since both subjects are of equal weight, divide the total by 2 to find the average: 160 / 2.
  • Step 6: Calculate the average: 160 / 2 = 80%.
  • Step 7: The average percentage score is 80%.
  • Average Calculation – The process of finding the mean of two or more values by summing them and dividing by the number of values.
  • Percentage Understanding – Understanding how to interpret and manipulate percentage scores in a mathematical context.
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