Question

In an examination ,the maximum marks are 850. rohit gets 34% marks and failed by 17 marks .
find the passing marks and the minimum % for passing.
please show with proper steps.

Answer 1

maximum marks=850
percent marks got to Rohit =34 percent
34 percent of 850=
$34 \times 850 \div 100 = 289$
failed by =17 marks
passing mark=289+17=306
percentage =
$306 \div 850 \times 100 = 36\% \: \: answer$