Percentages · Question 10 · Medium
A student needs 40% marks to pass. She gets 178 marks and fails by 22 marks. What are the maximum marks?
- 450
- 500
- 550
- 600
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 500
Explanation: Pass marks = 178 + 22 = 200, which is 40% of the maximum. Maximum = 200 ÷ 0.4 = 500.
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