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The average of points scored by a group of participants in a competition is 35. Due to a correction, if 8 more points were awarded to half of the participants, 6 more points were awarded to one half of the remaining, and 2 more points were awarded to the other half, what is the increase in the average?

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15

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9

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6

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4

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The correct option is C 6

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