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Q · PercentageMedium · 45s
In the university examination last year, Samanyu scored 65% in English and 82% in History. What is the minimum percentage he should score in Sociology, which is out of 50 marks (if English and history were for 100 marks each), if he aims at getting 78% overall?
TopicPercentage
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 92%