2017 · Q27
A student has to secure 40% of marks to pass an examination. He gets only 45 marks and fails by 5 marks. The maximum marks are
Elementary MathematicsPercentages
- A120
- B125
- C130
- D150
Explanation
Passing marks = 45+5 = 50, which is 40% of the maximum. So maximum marks = 50/0.40 = 125. Hence option (B) 125.