Question

    In an examination, it is required to get 300 marks to

    pass. A student gets 225 marks and is declared fail by 10% marks. What are the maximum marks of the examination?
    A 700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 850 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    1. If a student is declared fail by 10% marks, then 225 marks is 90% of the passing marks. 2. Let the total marks be x. 3. Then, 0.9 × 300 = 225 ⇒ x = 800.

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