Question

A student has to secure 36% of the max
marks to pass. He secures 180 marks and fail
by 36 marks, find the maximum markes. Please explain it steps by steps.​

Answer 1

Answer:Let x=Total marks

Let y=Passing marks

38% of Total marks=Passing marks+18 (given)

(38/100)*x=y+18………(1)

27% of Total marks=y-37 (given)

(27/100)*x=y-37……….(2)

From equation 1&2

0.38x=y+18

0.27x=y-37

Solving.

X=500 & Y=172

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

student get 180 marks.

failed by 36 marks.

then total passing marks = 180 + 36 = 216 marks

student has 36%

= 216/0.36

= 600

total marks = 600