Answer: He obtained better marks in English.
Explanation:
To put it into perspective:
80 out of 100 is 0.8 as a decimal, or 4/5 as a fraction.
Whilst, 60 out of 80 is 0.75 as a decimal, or 3/4 as a fraction.
In other words...
80 out of 100 marks is 80% accurate.
60 out of 80 marks is only 75% accurate.