SOLUTION: the average test mark of three students is 16. if two of the students each received a mark of 24. what is the third student's mark ? a) 0 b) 8 c) 16 d) 24 e) 40

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Question 238459: the average test mark of three students is 16. if two of the students each received a mark of 24. what is the third student's mark ?
a) 0 b) 8 c) 16 d) 24 e) 40
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(24+24+X)/3=16
(48+X)/3=16
48+X=48
X=48-48
X=0
ANSWER A)