Question

    In a competitive exam, the minimum passing score is set

    at 250 marks. A candidate secures 200 marks and is said to have failed by 10% of the total marks. Determine the maximum possible marks in the examination.
    A 750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 630 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 532 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, If a student fails by 10% of the total marks, then 200 marks is 90% of the passing marks. Let the total marks be x. 0.9×250=200 x=250÷0.9=750 Thus, the maximum possible marks in the exam is 750.

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