In an examination, a student has to secure 35% of the maximum marks to pass. One student got 70 marks and failed by 70 marks. The maximum marks in the examination are
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 400
Passing marks = 35% of total
One student got 70 marks and failed by 70 marks
It means to pass a student need to score 70 + 70 = 140 marks
140 = 35% of total marks
Total marks = 140/35 × 100 = 400