A scored 72% in a paper with a maximum marks of 900 and 80% in another paper with a maximum marks of 700. If the result is based on the combined percentage of two papers, the combined percentage is?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 75.5%
Combined percentage = (7.2% of 900 + 80% of 700)/(900 + 700) × 100
= (648 + 560)/(1600) × 100
= 1208/1600 × 100 = 75.5%