In an examination 36% are pass marks. If an examine gets 17 marks and fails by 10 marks, what are the maximum marks?
A. 90
B. 75
C. 60
D. 55
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Pass mark = (17 + 10) = 27 Let maximum marks be x Then 36% of x = 27 Or, $$\frac{{36{\text{x}}}}{{100}}$$ = 27 Or, 36x = 2700 Hence, x = 75This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Percentage
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