UPSC CSE Prelims 2014
| Student A | Maximum marks | Student B | Maximum marks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 60 | 100 | 80 | 150 |
| Psychology | 70 | 100 | 70 | 100 |
| History | 50 | 100 | 60 | 100 |
| Sanskrit | 30 | 50 | 15 | 25 |
The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is
To determine the difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks, the total marks obtained and the total maximum marks for each student must first be calculated.
For Student A:
For Student B:
The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is:
Therefore, the difference is Zero.
Options 1 (2.5%), 2 (13.75%), and 3 (1.25%) are incorrect because the calculated aggregate percentage for both Student A and Student B is 60%. The difference between these two percentages is 0%, not any of the values provided in these options.