48% of the total marks is required to pass an examination and 80% to get a First Class with distinction. A student scored 817 marks and failed by 47 marks. How many marks should he secure to get First Class with distinction?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1440.
Student failed by 47 marks → So, Pass marks = 817 + 47 = 864
Pass marks = 48% of total
864 = 48% of tota l⇒Total = (864 × 100)/48 = 1800
Marks for distinction = 80% of 1800 = 1440