MAT Exam 2024 Paper

Concept:Use total marks before and after removing the two highest-scoring subjects.Explanation:Total marks in 8 subjects: $8 \times 97 = 776$.Total marks in remaining 6 subjects: $6 \times 95 = 570$.So, sum of the highest and second highest marks: $776 - 570 = 206$.Let the second highest score be $x$.Then the highest score is $x + 2$.Thus, $x + (x + 2) = 206$.$2x + 2 = 206$, so $2x = 204$ and $x = 102$.Highest marks $= x + 2 = 102 + 2 = 104$.Answer:The highest marks obtained are $104$.Correct option: A. 104.