In a class there are three divisions. The numbers of students in the three divisions are 30, 40 and 30, and their average marks in mathematics are 40%, 30% and 50%, respectively. What is the average percentage of marks for the class?
A
39
B
40
C
41
D
51
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
Use a weighted average: [30(40) + 40(30) + 30(50)] / 100 = 39. Therefore, the class average is 39%.