Question

    In a school. 60% of the students passed in an

    examination. If the number of failed candidates is 240, then the number of candidates that have passed is:
    A 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 360 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 410 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total percentage of students = 100% Percentage of students failed = 100% - 60% = 40% ⇒ 40% = 240 ⇒ 1% = 240/40 = 6 ∴ Number of students passed = 60% ⇒ 60 × 6 = 360

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