Question

14. In an examination, first division marks are 60%. A student secures 538 marks and
misses the first division by 2 marks. Find the total marks of the examination,
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the total marks be x .

First Division percent = 60% .

According to Question ,

First division marks = 538 + 2 = 540 .

then ,

60 % of x = 540 .

60 * x / 100 = 540

60x = 54000

x = 54000/60

x = 900.