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 |
What is overall percentage of marks scored by student A in all the subjects together?
A55 %
B56 %
C57 %
D58 % ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 58 %
Explanation
Student A scores 76, 84, 66, 56, 154 and 144 in the six subjects, which add up to 580. The maximum marks total 160 + 160 + 120 + 120 + 200 + 240, that is 1000. So the overall percentage is 580/1000 × 100 = 58 percent.
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