Solutions
We know that, formula for average-
Where,
SE = sum of entities,
nE = number of entities,
AE = Average of entities.
Now, according to the question,
Average marks obtained by Amitabh, Vinod and Shashi = 80,
∴ Total marks obtained by Amitabh, Vinod and Shashi = 80 × 3 = 240
Similarly,
Average marks obtained by Praveen and Smita = 65.
∴ Total marks obtained by Praveen and Smita = 65 × 2 = 130.
Similarly,
Average marks obtained by Amitabh, Vinod, Shashi, Praveen, Smita, Hema, Rekha and jaya = 72.5,
∴ Total marks obtained by Amitabh, Vinod, Shashi, Praveen, Smita, Hema, Rekha and jaya = 72.5 × 8 = 580
Now,
Total marks obtained by Hema, Rekha and jaya
= Total marks obtained by all of them – total marks obtained by Amitabh, Vinod and Shashi – total marks obtained by Praveen and Smita
⇒ Total marks obtained by Hema, Rekha and jaya = 580 – 240 – 130 = 210
∴ Required average marks obtained by Hema, Rekha and Jaya = 210/3 = 70
Hence, the required average marks by Hema, Rekha and jaya are 70.
Alternatively-
We know that, formula:
Weighted average of ‘k’ groups with averages (A1, A2,A3,………Ak)and having elements n1, n2, n3……….nk respectively would be given by:
∴ Average marks obtained by Hema, rekha and Jaya
Hence, the required average marks obtained by Hema, Rekha and Jaya are 70.