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The marks obtained by Suresh in English, mathematics and science are in the ratio (1/2) : (1/3) : (3/5). If his total score is 860, his marks in English are
- A160
- B300
- C228
- D312
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Let the marks in english, mathematics and science be (1/2)x, (1/3)x and (3/5)x
⇒ (1/2)x + (1/3)x + (3/5)x = 860
⇒ (43/30)x = 860
⇒ x = 600
∴ marks in English = 600/2 = 300
⇒ (1/2)x + (1/3)x + (3/5)x = 860
⇒ (43/30)x = 860
⇒ x = 600
∴ marks in English = 600/2 = 300