Question

The percentage required to pass in paper is 40%,which is equal to 60 marks. what is the total mark of paper?
with method

Answer 1

let total marks is x
then
 60 = 40*x/100
x = 6000/40
x = 150
hence total mark of paper is 150.

Answer 2

40% ---> 60 marks
⇒100%(total) ---> ? marks
⇒(100 × 60)/40
= 150 = Total marks. 

(or)

Total marks = (Given marks/ Percentage of marks ) × 100
= (60/40) × 100
= 150