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A student scored 80% in one subject and 60% in another. Both subjects have equal maximum marks. What is the overall percentage?
- 70%
- 72%
- 68%
- 75%
Correct answer: 70%
Solution
When two subjects have equal maximum marks, the overall percentage is the average of the two percentages. So, $(80 + 60)/2 = 70\%$.
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