Minute Mystery: The Exam Scores

Bite-sized brain teaser to solve in a minute or less.

 

 

The Exam Scores

Category: Logical Reasoning

Your average score after 4 tests is 80.

What score do you need on the 5th test to raise your average to 84?

A) 88
B) 96
C) 100

 

 

Solution

Current total:

4 × 80 = 320

Target total:

5 × 84 = 420

Needed:

420 − 320 = 100

Answer: C) 100

 

 

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