The following table displays the percentage of marks obtained by six different…

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The following table displays the percentage of marks obtained by six different students in six different subjects A-F of the MCA program in a university, and the maximum marks for each subject are given along with it (shown in brackets).

Student

A(150)

B(100)

C(150)

D(125)

E(75)

F(50)

Anil

66%

75%

88%

56%

56%

90%

Arman

82%

76%

84%

96%

92%

88%

Arpit

76%

66%

78%

88%

72%

70%

Gaurav

90%

88%

96%

76%

84%

86%

Gurjeet

64%

70%

68%

72%

68%

74%

Priya

48%

56%

50%

64%

64%

58%

What is the difference between the averages of marks obtained in subject A and subject E by all six students?

  1. A.

    48

  2. B.

    50

  3. C.

    52

  4. D.

    54

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Correct answer: C

First, calculate the total marks obtained by all students in Subject A using the maximum of 150.

Next, determine the total marks for Subject E using its maximum of 75.

Then, find the average marks for each subject by dividing totals by six students.

Finally, subtract the Subject E average from the Subject A average to get 52.

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