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 = xThen, 5% of x = 296 - 259
⇒ $$\frac{5x}{100}$$ = 37
⇒ x = $$\frac{37 × 100}{5}$$
⇒ x = 740
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