Question

Amir scores 40% in an examination. if his score was 72 marks, what was the maximum score in the examination​

Answer 1

Answer:

180

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the total marks be x.

Then according to the question,

40%of x=72

40/100× x=72

40x=72×100

x=72×100/40

=180

Hence, 180 is the total marks.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x=72×reciprocal of 40/100

x=72×100/40

x=7200/40

x=180

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