Question

If the student scores 27% of the marks, then he has failed by 186 marks. But if he scores 54% marks then he is passed by 246 marks. Find the passing percentage. Let the maximum marks be x.

A 36.8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 38.7% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to the question x × 27/100 + 186 = x × 54/100 - 246 27x/100 = 432 x = 1600  Passing Marks = 1600 × 27/100+ 186 =618 Passing % = 618/1600 ×100 = 38.7%

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