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Jared and Leto appeared for an examination. Jared secured 50 marks more than Leto. 50% of the sum of the marks secured by both Jared and Leto is equal to 100. What are the individual marks secured by them respectively?


A

125, 75

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B

75, 125

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C

100, 50

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D

150, 100

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E

200, 150

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Solution

The correct option is A

125, 75


Let marks scored by Jared and Leto be A and B.
A=B+50
A+B2=100
2B+50=200
B=75
A=125
Jared scored 125 marks and Leto scored 75.


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