In an examination of 5 subjects, all with the same maximum marks, a candidate scores 60% aggregate marks and marks in individual subjects are in proportion to 3 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 5. What was the highest score in any subject?
Explanation:
Let highest marks in each subject be 100.
Then for 5 subjects max marks obtainable = 500.
Since the candidate has scored 60% in aggregate
⇒ 0.6 × 500 = 300 marks
It is also given that marks scored in five subjects are in the ratio 3 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 5.
Thus, maximum marks scored in any subject = 5/20 × 300 = 75 marks
Hence, option (c).
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