The average mathematics exam score of students is . If Yanto's score is combined with that group, the average score becomes . Then Yanto's exam score is ....
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The average mathematics exam score of 39 students is 45. If Yanto's score is combined with that group, the average score becomes 46. Then Yanto's exam score is ....
We use the concept of the mean (average) value (xˉ), which is defined as the sum of all data values (Σx) divided by the number of data points (n).
Initial Condition
Initially, there are 39 students with an average score of 45. Their total score is:
After Yanto Joins
When Yanto joins, the number of students increases to n2=39+1=40. The new class average becomes 46. The new total score is:
Finding Yanto's Score
Yanto's score (Y) is the difference between the new total score and the initial total score.
Thus, Yanto's exam score is 85.