Question

    The percentage of marks obtained in Hindi in 1st semester and in Economics in 2nd semester together is how much percent less or more than the marks obtained in Hindi in 3rd semester?

    A 7.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Percentage of marks in Hindi in 1st semester = 36/120 × 100 = 30% Percentage of marks in Economics in 2nd semester = 55/100 × 100= 55% Total percentage of marks obtained in Hindi and Economics together = 30% + 55% = 85% Percentage of marks in Hindi in 3rd semester = 80/120 × 100 = 200/3% Required percent (85-200/3)/(200/3) × 100 = 27.5%

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