A student’s marks in Mathematics were 20% more than in Physics. If he scored 72 in Physics, how many marks did he score in Mathematics?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Physics = 72 marks
Mathematics = 20% more than Physics
According to the formula:
Mathematics = Physics + (20/100 × Physics)
Mathematics = 72 + (20/100 × 72) = 86.4 marks