Question

(b) In a class test of English and mathematics, Shruti scored 73 marks and 84 marks, Ritu scored 79 marks and 81 marks and Ravi scored 91 marks and 69 marks respectively. Who scored more marks in total?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

shruti's marks - 73+84=157

Ritu's marks - 79+81=160

Ravi's marks - 91+69= 160

so ritu and Ravi scored highest.

Answer 2

Given,

The marks scored by Shruthi in English subject are $73$

The marks scored by Shruthi in Mathematics are $84$

The total marks gained by Shruthi in both the subjects are

$73+84$

$157$

The marks scored by Ritu in English subject are $79$

The marks scored by Ritu in Mathematics are $81$

The total marks gained by Ritu in both the subjects are

$79+81$

$160$

The marks scored by Ravi in English subject are $91$

The marks scored by Ravi in Mathematics are $69$

The total marks gained by Ravi in both the subjects are

$91+69$

$160$

Therefore, both Ritu and Ravi scored highest marks in total that is $160$