40% are the passing marks. A student gets 250 marks yet fails by 38 marks. What is the maximum marks?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 720.
Let the total marks be x
Passing marks = 0.4x
Given,
250 + 38 = 0.4x
0.4x = 288
x = (288 × 10)/4
x = 720