The following table shows the marks (in percentages) obtained by six student in six differents subject in an examination. The maximum marks in each subject are 100.
Answer the following question based on the table:
In which of the following subject is the overall percentage the highest?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chemistry.
Pick Options one by one
Physics overall percentage = 65 + 70 + 80 + 90 + 95 + 90 = (490/600) *100 = 81.66%
Chemistry overall percentage = 90 + 75 + 65 + 85 + 95 + 90 = (500/600) *100 = 83.33%
Maths overall percentage = 70 + 75 + 70 + 75 + 85 + 95 = (470/600) *100 = 78.22%
CS overall percentage = 70 + 85 + 90 + 85 + 95 + 90 = (500/600) *100 = 73.33%
Hence, Chemistry is the maximum overall percent