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Explanation
Imran got two and a half times as many marks in English as in History.
Total marks in the two subjects are 140.
Let suppose marks in History = y
Marks in English = 2.5y
The second part of the question states;
y + 2.5y = 140
Through this equation; we can easily find out the value of “y” and marks secured in English by multiplying the value with 2.5.
To Find
Marks secured in English = ?
Solution
Let suppose marks in History = y
Marks in English = 2.5y
The second part of the question states;
y + 2.5y = 140
3.5y = 140
y = 40
Marks in English = 2.5 x 40 = 100 answer
Conclusion
Imran got two and a half times as many marks in English as in History. If his total marks in the two subjects are 140, the marks obtained by him in English are 100.
