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

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A student scored 75% in Mathematics and 85% in Science. If both subjects are equally weighted, 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 equally weighted, what is the average percentage score?
Correct Answer: 80%
  • Step 1: Identify the scores in each subject. The student scored 75% in Mathematics and 85% in Science.
  • Step 2: Add the two scores together. 75 + 85 = 160.
  • Step 3: Divide the total score by the number of subjects. Since there are 2 subjects, divide 160 by 2.
  • Step 4: Calculate the result. 160 / 2 = 80.
  • Step 5: State the average percentage score. 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 Scores – Understanding how to interpret and manipulate percentage scores in a weighted average context.
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