Twelve students sit for an exam which has a maximum score of 100. The average of twelve scores achieved by the students in the exam was 95. What is the minimum mark a student could have scored?
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To find the minimum score, assume maximum scores for the other 11:
If 11 students scored 100, then
(1100+x)/12 = 95
x = 40
1140/12 = 95
If 11 students scored 100, then
(1100+x)/12 = 95
x = 40
1140/12 = 95
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