SOLUTION: the average marks of Deanne in four subjects is 68. How much marks should she score in first subject to get average score as 70.

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Question 947546: the average marks of Deanne in four subjects is 68. How much marks should she score in first subject to get average score as 70.
Answer by andora(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's assume x is the score in 4 subjects
so it goes like
x/4=68
So x=4*68=272
To make it 70 we'll assume y as the score in four subjects she should aim to
Y/4=70
Y=4*70=280
So Deanna should increase her marks in the first subject 280-272=8 marks