Question

In an examination , a candidate got 48 marks and failed by 12 marks If the pass marks is 40%,find the maximum marks.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In an examination we have to calculate the maximum marks

so maximum marks will be '100%'.

40% ---- 60 (48+12)

100% --- ?

By cross multiplication,

? = 100 × 60 / 40

? = 150

Maximum marks = 150 marks