The following bar chart shows the marks obtained (out of 100) by a student in 6 different subjects in an examination.
The total marks obtained by the student in S2 and S4 taken together is what percentage more than the marks obtained by the student in S5? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e 76.47%
The total marks obtained by the student in S2 and S4 taken together = 67 + 83 = 150
marks obtained by the student in S5 = 85
Percentage more = {(150 − 85)/85} × 100
= (65/85) × 100
= 6500/85
= 76.47