SOLUTION: the mean marks in statistics of 100 students of a class was 72 the mean of marks of boys was 75 while there number was 70 find out the mean marks of girls in class.

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Question 435700: the mean marks in statistics of 100 students of a class was 72 the mean of marks of boys was 75 while there number was 70 find out the mean marks of girls in class.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
If I am understanding Your question properly:
100*72 = 7200 Total scores for the class
total scores for the boys = 70*75 = 5250
7200-5250 = 1950 scores remaining for the 30 girls
1950/30 = 65 mean mark for the girls.
CHECKING our Answer***
.7*75 + .3*65 = 72