The following table shows marks obtained out of 100 by Maria and Shehnaz in five subjects: English Maria 74 Shehnaz 81; Maths Maria 88 Shehnaz 78; Social Science Maria 65 Shehnaz 77; Hindi Maria 73 Shehnaz 72; Science Maria 90 Shehnaz 82. Based on the table above identify the correct statement from among the following:
A.Maria has scored more marks than Shehnaz in all the subjects except the languages.
B.Maria has scored more marks than Shehnaz in only two subjects.
C.Shehnaz's aggregate marks in Maths and Science are more than Maria's aggregate marks in these subjects.
D.The aggregate marks of Maria and Shehnaz are equal.✓ Correct
Explanation
Calculate aggregates: Maria = 74+88+65+73+90 = 390. Shehnaz = 81+78+77+72+82 = 390. Both have equal aggregate marks of 390. Statement 1 is false (Maria scored less than Shehnaz in Social Science). Statement 2 is false (Maria scored more in Maths, Hindi, and Science—three subjects). Statement 3 is false (Maria has 88+90=178 in Maths and Science, Shehnaz has 78+82=160). Statement 4 is correct.
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