In a class test, the sum of the marks obtained by P in Mathematics and science is 28. Had he got 3 marks more in Mathematics and 4 marks less in Science. The product of his marks, would have been 180. Find his marks in the two subjects.

    
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Let the marks obtained in Mathematics by P be ‘a’.
⇒ Marks obtained in science = 28 – a

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Q22d.pngIf marks obtained in mathematics is 12, the marks obtained in science is 28-a = 28 - 12 = 16
Marks in Mathematics = 12, Marks in Science = 16