Question

A student has to secure 45% marks in aggregate of three papers of 100 marks each to get through. He got 35% marks in the first paper and 50% marks in the second paper. At least how many marks should he get in third paper to pass the examination?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Let x% marks should be obtain in the third paper to pass the examination.According to question:35%+50%+x%3=45%⇒85%+x%3=45%⇒85%+x%=3×45%⇒85%+x%=135%⇒x%=135%−85%⇒x%=50%⇒x=50Hence, student should be obtain 50 marks in the third paper to pass the examination
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