XAT 2023 Question Paper | Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

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Question 12 : Five students appeared for an examination. The average mark obtained by these five students is 40. The maximum mark of the examination is 100, and each of the five students scored more than 10 marks. However, none of them scored exactly 40 marks. Based on the information given, which of the following MUST BE true?

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Explanatory Answer

Since none of the students scored exactly 40 marks,
at least one of them should score more than 40 marks and
at least one of them should score less than 40 marks.

The answer is 'At least, one of them scored less than 40 marks'

Choice E is the correct answer.