SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 63

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

Geeta scored 30% and failed ny 50 marks, while sandeep who scored 45% marks, got 25 marks more than the minimum marks required to pass the examination. How many marks did Vimal get if he scored 64% marks?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 320

Let the total marks be = x

According to question:

30% of x  + 50 = 45% of x  - 25

⇒ 75 = 15% of x

64% of x = 7515\frac{75}{15} × 64 = 320

The required marks by Vimal = 320