Question

    Anjali earned 236 marks in Economics but fell short of

    the passing mark by 64 points, given the required minimum of 40%. What is the total number of marks Anjali needs to achieve a score of 70% in the subject?
    A 385 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the maximum marks of Economics be E. According to question, E × 40% = (236 + 64) E × 40% = 300 E = (5/2) × 300 E = 750 Therefore, required marks = 0.7 × 750 = 525 marks

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