In an exam the average marks obtained by a candidate is 82 per paper. If he had obtained 32 marks more in science paper & 28more marks in social paper, then his average per paper is increased by 15 marks. Then how many papers when there in examination? A) 10 B) 6 C) 4 D) 8 

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Answer :

C)

 let the number of paper be x

total mark earned him = 82x

then,, 82x+32+28= 97x

15x=60

x= 4 =number of subjects

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