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In an examination it is required to get 296 of the total maximum aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 259 marks and is decided failed. The difference of marks obtained by the student and that required to pass is 5%. What are the maximum aggregate marks a students can get ?

A. 690

B. 740

C. 780

D. Cannot be determined

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Let the maximum marks be = x
Then, 5% of x = 296 - 259
⇒ $$\frac{5x}{100}$$ = 37
⇒ x = $$\frac{37 × 100}{5}$$
⇒ x = 740

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