The following histogram shows the marks scored by 40 students in a test of 30 marks. A student has to score a minimum of 10 marks to pass the test.

How many students have scored less than two-thirds of the total marks?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 25.
Total Marks of the test = 30
Two-third of the marks = (2/3) × 30 = 20
Marks less than 20 are sored by 2 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 25 students