Question

    If a girl obtained 55% in the first paper, 60% in the

    second, and 62.5% in the third, what percent did he obtain overall if it is given that the maximum marks of papers were set in an examination were in the ratio of 1 : 5 : 2, respectively.
    A 60% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 57.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 48.75% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 59% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of maximum marks = 1 : 5 : 2 Ratio of marks obtained = (0.55   1) : (0.60   5) : (0.625   2) Overall percentage =     100 =     100 = 60%

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