Question

In which periodical exams did the student obtain the highest percentage increase in marks over the previous periodical exams ?

• A. June, 01
• B. August, 01
• C. Oct, 01
• D. Dec, 01

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Oct, 01

Percentage increase in marks in various periodical exams compared to the previous exams are:
For Jun 01 $=[\frac{(365-360)}{360}\times 100]$
For Aug 01 $=[\frac{(370-365)}{365}\times 100]$
For Oct 01 $=[\frac{(385-370)}{370}\times 100]$
For Dec 01 $=[\frac{(400-385)}{385}\times 100]$
For Feb 02 $=[\frac{(404-400)}{400}\times 100]$
Clearly, highest percentage increase in marks is in Oct 01.