Multiple choice

The marks obtained by John in Mathematics were 62 out of 100. In English, he got 34 out of 50 and in Science, he got 66 out of 75. What is the percentage of average marks scored by him in the three subjects taken together?

  1. 68%

  2. 70%

  3. 72%

  4. 74%

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total marks = 62 + 34 + 66 = 162. Total possible = 100 + 50 + 75 = 225. Percentage = (162 / 225) * 100 = 0.72 * 100 = 72%.