Question

Each question is followed by two statements 'A' and 'B'. Mark your answer accordingly.
John had an average score of 85 in three tests. What was the John's lowest score?
A. John's highest score was 95.
B. The average of John's two highest scores was 92

• A. Question can be answered with the help of statement 'A’ alone.
• B. Question can be answeredwith the help of statement 'B’ alone.
• C. Question can be answered with the help of both the statements together but not with the help of either statement alone.
• D. Question cannot be answered even with the help of both the statements taken together or separately.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B):
Explanation:

The total score of John in the three tests is calculated as:

\[85 \times 3 = 255\]

(A): John's highest score is 95. Therefore, the sum of the other two scores is:

\[255 - 95 = 160\]

From this, we cannot determine the lowest score.

(B): The sum of the two highest scores is:

\[92 \times 2 = 184\]

The lowest score can then be found as:

\[255 - 184 = 71\]

Thus, Statement B alone is sufficient to determine the lowest score.