Question 61
In an examination, a student has to secure 35% of the maximum marks to pass. One student got 70 marks and failed by 70 marks. The maximum marks in the examination are
Solution
Let the total marks of the exam be x
For passing the exam 35% of marks are required
So 0.35x is the passing mark
Given the person got 70 and failed by 70 so the pass marks are 70+70=140
Therefore 0.35x=140
x=400
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