Maths question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Jeevan has scored 12 marks more in Economics as compared to marks scored in Sociology. If the sum of marks scored by Jeevan in these two subjects is 176, then how many marks has Jeevan scored in Sociology?
Last updated May 30, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
82
To find the number of marks Jeevan scored in Sociology, we can use a straightforward word logic approach.
We know two things:
First, the total combined score for both subjects is one hundred and seventy-six.
Second, the Economics score is higher than the Sociology score by exactly twelve marks.
Step-by-Step Logic
If we take the total score of one hundred and seventy-six and temporarily remove that twelve-mark difference, we would be left with a total where both subjects have the exact same score.
One hundred and seventy-six minus twelve leaves us with one hundred and sixty-four.
Now that the scores are perfectly leveled, we can divide this remaining amount equally between the two subjects to find the lower score, which belongs to Sociology.
One hundred and sixty-four divided equally into two parts gives us eighty-two.
This means Jeevan scored eighty-two marks in Sociology.
Verification
To double-check our work, we can find the Economics score by adding the twelve extra marks back in:
Eighty-two plus twelve gives us ninety-four marks for Economics.
If we add the two scores together:
Eighty-two plus ninety-four equals one hundred and seventy-six.
This matches the total perfectly.
Conclusion
The correct option is (A) 82.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
