Question

In an examination 95% of the candidates passed and 60 candidates failed how many candidates appeared?

Answer 1

Let the total students be x
A/Q (100% of x)- (95% of x) = 60
5%of x =60
5x/100 = 60
5x=6000
x=6000/5
x=1200

So, 1200 candidates have been appeared.