Arun scored 36 marks in English, 44 marks in Civics, 75 marks in Mathematics and x marks in Science. If he has scored an average of 50 marks, find x.
Arun scored 36 marks in English, 44 marks in Civics, 75 marks in Mathematics and x marks in Science. If he has scored an average of 50 marks, find x.

Solution:

Marks scored in English = 36

Marks scored in Civics = 44

Marks scored in Mathematics = 75

Marks scored in Science = x

No. of subjects = 4

Average marks = sum of marks / No. of subjects = 50 [Given]

(36+44+75+x)/4 = 50

155+x = 4×50

155+x = 200

x = 200-155

x = 45

Hence the value of x is 45.