BECE Mathematics 2025 Paper

Concept:Total $=$ mean $\times$ number of items; mean $= \dfrac{\text{total}}{\text{number of items}}$.Given:Average of Science and Mathematics $= 53$ (2 subjects), English $= 50$, Social Studies $= 60$Solution:Total of Science and Mathematics $= 53 \times 2 = 106$Total for all four subjects $= 106 + 50 + 60 = 216$Mean $= \dfrac{216}{4} = 54$Key point: Do not average $53$, $50$ and $60$ directly; $53$ stands for two subjects, so it must count twice.Answer:Option D ($54$)