Question

in an examination,a candidate scoring 360 marks less by 15 marks to score 75parsent of maximum marks. find the maximum marks.

Answer 1

Let the total =x
360+15 =375=75percent of x
375=(75/100)x
Therefore the total marks =500

Answer 2

Hey sup!

As per the question,

Let the maximum marks be x.

So , 360+15= 75% of x.

=>375=75/100 *x.

=>375=75x/100.

=>x=375/75 × 100.

=>x=5 × 100.

=>x=500.

So maximum marks= 500 marks.

Hope it helps.