Solution:Let there are n students in the class
For I: According to the question, (x₁ + x₂ + ……… + xₙ) = 75n ........ (1)
Also, (x₁ + x₂ + ……… + xₙ) = 73n + (18 + 26) ........ (2)
On solving equation (1) and (2), we get
Number of students = n = 22
For II: Also, let the lowest marks be ‘y’.
Then, highest marks = 1.5y So, (y + 1.5y)/2 = 75, y = 60
So, highest marks = 90
For III: According to the question, 75 × 22
= (22/2)[2 × 60 + (22 - 1)d]
Or, d = 30/21 = 10/7
Marks obtained by the 15th student
= 60 + (15 - 1) × (10/7) = 80