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:
| 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 |
What is the ratio of the total marks scored by student B in all the subjects to the total marks scored by student E in all subjects?
A26 : 27
B108 : 103 ✓ Correct
C16 : 17
D46 : 47
Correct answer: (B) 108 : 103
Explanation
Student B totals 648 and student E totals 618 (64, 128, 90, 92, 174, 70). The ratio 648 : 618 reduces on dividing by 6 to 108 : 103.
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