The following table shows the marks scored 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 question that follow.
Student-wise details of Marks Scored
| Students | 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 | 76 | 84 | 66 | 56 | 154 | 144 |
| 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 | 96 |
The marks scored by student B and student C together in subject S1 is ____ % more than the marks scored by student A and student D together in the same subject.
A55 ✓ Correct
B45
C120
D155
Correct answer: (A) 55
Explanation
In S1, B and C together score 120 + 128 = 248, while A and D together score 76 + 84 = 160. The increase is 248 - 160 = 88, and 88/160 × 100 = 55 percent.
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