Question

in an examination a student requires 40% of the total marks to pass if Rupa get 185 marks and fails by 15 marks find the total marks

Answer 1

60% of x=185
60÷100×x=185
x=185÷60÷100
x=185×100÷60
x=308.33

Answer 2

Let the total marks be X then
40% x X = 185 + 15
X = 200 x 100/40 = 500