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Option 1 : Any two of them
Considering Statement I,
He secured 255 marks in aggregate which is more than 50% of 500
This statement clears that Ram is pass
But the case may be different. It is also possible that he is not able to get 40% in any one or more subject.
Hence, this statement is not sufficient alone
Considering Statement II,
His aggregate marks in the first two exams are 78.
It means that Ram has scored less than 40% marks in any one subject
It clears that Ram is fail
But there is no such option provided
Considering statement III,
His marks in last 2 exams are in the ratio of 2.5 ∶ 1
It means that if Ram has scored 100 in 4th exam then he has scored 10/25 of 100 in 5th exam i.e. equal to 40
It states that Ram is pass but the case can be different
Hence, this statement is not sufficient alone
Considering I and II together,
From I, Ram is pass
From II, Ram is fail
Hence, he is fail
Considering II and III together,
From II, Ram is fail
From III, Ram can pass
Hence, he is fail
Considering I and III together,
From I, Ram scored 255 in aggregate, he is pass
From III, Ram can pass only if he has scored 100 in 4th subject
⇒ 255 - 100 = 155
It means that Ram scored in remaining 4 exams 155 in aggregate.
If we calculate average, we get
⇒ 155/4 = 38.75 which is less than 40%
Hence, Ram is fail
∴ Any two of the given statements are required to answer the question.