Practicing Success
Study the following table and answer the question: Percentage of marks obtained by six students A, B, C, D, E and F in five subjects.
The total marks obtained by students C, D and F in Science is what percent more than the total marks obtained by B in Science, Hindi and Social Studies? |
12.2 10.5 12.5 11.1 |
12.5 |
Science marks of C , D & F = ( 85% + 75% + 65% ) of 80 = \(\frac{225}{100}\) × 80 = 180 Total marks of B in Science, Hindi and Social Studies = 75% of 80 + 68% of 75 + 49% of 100 = 60 + 51 + 49 = 160 Required percentage = \(\frac{180 - 160}{160}\) × 100 = \(\frac{20}{160}\) × 100 = 12.5% |