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In a class of 10 boys and 15 girls, the average score in a Biology test is 90. If the average score for the girls is x, find the average score for the boys in terms of x.

A.

2002x3

B.

2253x2

C.

2502x

D.

2503x

Correct answer is B

Let A and B be the sum for the boys and girls respectively.

A+B10+15=A+B25=90

A+B=90×25=2250

Given the average for girls = x, we have \(\frac{B}{15} = x \implies B = 15x)

average score for boys = \frac{2250 - 15x}{10}

= 225 - \frac{3x}{2}