The following table shows the percentage of marks obtained by five students (A, B, C, D, and E) in different subjects. (Maximum marks are given beside subjects)
| Subjects |
Urdu 200 |
Sanskrit 200 |
Music 200 |
Hindi 200 |
English 200 |
| Students | |||||
| A | 60 | 80 | 90 | 60 | 90 |
| B | 90 | 70 | 80 | 70 | 40 |
| C | 70 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 70 |
| D | 80 | 60 | 70 | 90 | 80 |
| E | 90 | 50 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
How many more or fewer marks did Student A obtain in English, as compared to the marks obtained by Student E in the same subject?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 20 more.
Student A's marks in English = (90/100) × 200 = 180
Student E's marks in English = (80/100) × 200 = 160
Difference = 180 - 160 = 20 marks