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Madhumati Kar

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· 1 Months ago

the question asked is difference in percentage.But the solution only gives the difference without calculating the percentage.Please explain why?

Question:

DIRECTIONS: Study the following pie chart carefully and answer the questions that follow:


The given pie chart shows the marks obtained by a student.



The marks obtained in Biology and Chemistry exceed the marks scored in English by
Options:
A) 23.35
B) 37.86
C) 56.24
D) 73.75
E) 85.28
Solution:

Marks scored in Biology and Chemistry = \(\cfrac{54+72}{360 }\)  × 590 = 206.5

Marks obtained in English = \(\cfrac{81}{360}\) × 590 = 132.75

Required difference = 73.75


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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,

We have made the required correction. Thanks for noticing.

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