The following table shows the marks obtained by six students A-F in six…

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The following table shows the marks obtained by six students A-F in six different subjects S1 to S6 having 160, 160, 120, 120, 200 and 240 as maximum marks, respectively. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow:

Students-wise Details of Marks obtained

Student

S1 (Out of 160)

S2 (Out of 160)

S3 (Out of 120)

S4 (Out of 120)

S5 (Out of 200)

S6 (Out of 240)

A

80

84

66

56

154

150

B

120

100

84

76

136

132

C

128

72

64

70

144

160

D

84

130

96

84

104

168

E

64

128

90

92

174

70

F

70

96

60

56

164

100

The marks scored by student B and student C together in subject S1 is approximately ____% more than the marks scored by student A, student D and student E together in the same subject.

  1. A.

    8.77

  2. B.

    9.66

  3. C.

    10.53

  4. D.

    11.67

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Correct answer: A

First, calculate the total marks obtained by students B and C in subject S1. Student B scored 120 and Student C scored 128, giving a combined total of 248.

Next, calculate the total marks obtained by students A, D, and E in subject S1. Student A scored 80, Student D scored 84, and Student E scored 64, giving a combined total of 228.

To find the percentage increase, subtract the second total from the first (248 - 228 = 20). Divide this difference by the reference total (228) and multiply by 100 to get approximately 8.77%.

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