Question

Raju scores 40% in an examination. If his score is 72 marks,what was the maximum score of the exam.​

Answer 1

Here is a step by step solution

Raju's marks = 72 = 40%

Let the total marks be = x

Then 40% of x is 72

40x/100 = 72

40x = 7200

x = $\frac{7200}{40}$

  = 180

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Raju marks = 40% = 72

Maximum marks = 40 * x /100= 72

40 x =7200

Therefore, x = 7200/40 = 180