Question

    'X' scored 236 marks in Maths and failed by 64 marks as

    passing percentage is 40%. How many marks he needs to score to get 70% marks in Maths?
    A 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 555 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the maximum marks of Maths be 'm'. According to question, m × 40% = (236 + 64) m × 40% = 300 m = (5/2) × 300 m = 750 Therefore, required marks = 0.7 × 750 = 525 marks

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