If the average of 5 students is given and one student leaves, how is the new average calculated?
Answer: Subtract the leaving student’s marks from total sum, then divide by 4
Explanation
First, calculate the total sum: average × 5
Then subtract the marks of the student who left, and divide the result by 4 to get the new average.
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