In an examination it is required to get 36% of the aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 198 marks and is declared failed by 36 marks. What is the maximum aggregate marks a student can get ?
A. 480
B. 550
C. 650
D. Cannot be determined
E. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Let the maximum marks be xThen,
36% of x = 198 + 36
⇒ $$\frac{36x}{100}$$ = 234
⇒ x = $$\frac{234 × 100}{36}$$
⇒ x = 650
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