The given table shows the marks scored by students in an examination. Study the table and answer the following question.
Student
Marks
Joseph
345
Ben
221
Jack
495
Stacy
565
Kenny
448
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
Ben scored 227 marks less than Kenny.
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B
None of the above.
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C
Ben scored 227 marks more than Kenny
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D
Stacy scored 220 marks more than Joseph.
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Solution
The correct option is D Stacy scored 220 marks more than Joseph. Option (a)
Marks scored by Stacy: 565
Marks scored by Joseph: 345
Difference between the marks scored by Stacy and Joseph =565−345=220
So, Stacy scored 220 marks more than Joseph.
Option (b)
Marks scored by Kenny: 448
Marks scored by Ben: 221
Difference between the marks scored by Kenny and Ben =448−221=227
So, Ben scored 227 marks less than Kenny.
Therefore, both option a and option b are correct.