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    Question

    In a qualifying test, the passing marks are 60%. Marks

    obtained by ‘G’ are 5% less than passing marks, and ‘H’ scores 28% marks less than G. What percent less (up to 2 decimal places) than the sum of G’s and H’s marks should I obtain to pass the exam at the borderline?
    A 38.79% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20.25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42.86% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the maximum marks = 100x

    Passing marks = 60x

    G’s score = (60x)(1 – 0.05) = 57x

    H’s score = (57x)(1 – 0.28) = 41.04x

    Sum of the scores of ‘G’ and ‘H’ = 57x + 41.04x = 98.04x

    Required percentage = {(98.04x – 60x)/98.04x} × 100 = 38.79%

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