A. 40
B. 30
C. 25
D. Data inadequate
Let the marks obtained by the student in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry be M, P and C respectively.
Given , M + C = 60 and C – P = 20 M + C / 2 = [(M + P) + (C – P)] / 2 = (60 + 20) / 2 = 40
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