If at least 40% marks in Mathematics are required for…

Directions: The classification of 100 students based on the marks obtained by them in English and Mathematics in an examination is given in the table below. Study the table and answer the question that follows.

MARKS OUT OF 50
SUBJECT	40 and above	30 and above	20 and above	10 and above	0 and above
ENGLISH	10	31	80	91	100
MATHEMATICS	3	23	65	81	100
AGGREGATE	7	27	73	87	100

If at least 40% marks in Mathematics are required for pursuing higher studies in Mathematics, how many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Mathematics?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 65.

Highest marks in Mathematics = 50

40% marks are needed for higher studies, then

⇒ 50 × 40/100 = 20

So, a minimum of 20 marks is needed

Now,

The total number of students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Mathematics = 65

SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 70