Question

05P
A student got 325 marks and failed by 35 marks. If
40% is the minimum percentage of passing marks,
find the maximum marks.​

Answer 1

The maximum marks of the test is 900.

• Let the maximum marks of the test be x.

• Given,

Marks scored by a student = 325

Marks by which the student failed = 35

=> The student required 35 marks more to pass.

• ∴  Passing marks of the test = Marks obtained by student + Marks he required more to pass

=> Passing marks of the test = 325 + 35 = 360

• Also given,

minimum % of marks required to pass the test = 40 %

Now, 40 % of x = (40 / 100) × x = 2x / 5

• Now, according to the question,

2x / 5 = 360

Or, 2x = 360 × 5

Or, x = (360 × 5) / 2

Or, x = 900

• Therefore, maximum marks= 900.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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