Question

In order to qualify in an examination having 6 subjects, a student has to get at least 50% and above marks separately in any 4 subjects and 35% and above in each of the 6 subjects. If a total of 25% candidates have qualified in the examination, then which of the following is definitely true?

• A. 50% of the students got 50% and above in 4 subjects but only half of them could get 35% and above in all the subjects
• B. 75% of the students could not get at least 35% marks in all the 6 subjects taken together.
• C. 25% of the students have secured 50% and above in all the 6 subjects.
• D. At least 25% of the students could get at least 35% and above marks in each of the subjects.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

At least 25% of the students could get at least 35% and above marks in each of the subjects.

Answer 2

The correct option is (D): At least 25% of the students could get at least 35% and above marks in each of the subjects.