Question

In an examination, the maximum marks are 850 . Rohit gets 34% marks and fails by 17 find
(I) The passing marks and
(ii) the minimum percentage for passing the examination.

Answer 1

(I) the passing marks
= 34% × 850 + 17
= 289 + 17
= 306

(II) the minimum percentage
= 306/850 × 100%
= 36%

Answer 2

(1)Passing marks=34/100×850=289
:289+17=306
306 is passing marks
(2)Minimum percentage=306/850×100=36%
Minimum percentage=36%