A student scored 80 marks in his first test. After taking the third test, his average dropped from 82 to78 . What is the average of his 2nd and 3rd tests ?
A
57
B
76
C
77
D
78
Correct Answer: 77
2nd Test's Marks = 2x82 - 80 = 84 3rd Test's Marks = 3x78 - 2x2 = 234 - 164 = 70 The average of his 2nd and 3rd tests' marks = (84 + 70)/2 = 154/2 = 77