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 the ratio of the total marks scored by student B to the total marks scored by student D?
A26 : 27
B36 : 37 ✓ Correct
C16 : 17
D46 : 47
Correct answer: (B) 36 : 37
Explanation
Student B totals 120 + 100 + 84 + 76 + 136 + 132 = 648. Student D totals 84 + 130 + 96 + 84 + 104 + 168 = 666. The ratio 648 : 666 divides by 18 to give 36 : 37.
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