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Mohan secured 60% of the maximum marks, which is 45 marks more than the pass marks. ​ If the pass mark is 45%, find the maximum marks

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Asked on December 26, 2019 by

Premalatha Hiran

In an examination, Mohit secured 60% of the maximum marks, which is more than the pass marks by 45 marks. Find the maximum marks in the examination if the pass mark is 45%.

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Marks secured by Mohit =60%. Pass mark =45%

Difference between the marks secured and pass mark =(60−45)=15%

Given that Mohit got 45 marks more than the pass marks.

Let the maximum marks be x.

⟹ 15% of x=45⟹x=

15

45×100

=300.

∴ The maximum marks in the examination =300.