The pass percentage in an examniation is 35% of the total marks. A student scored 390 marks and was declared fail by 65 marks. The total marks of the examniation must be:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1300
Calculations:
Let the total marks be 100x
Passing marks = 35x
A student scored 390 marks and was declared fail by 65 marks
Total passing marks = 390 + 65 = 455
According to the question;
⇒ 35x = 455
⇒ x = 13
Total marks = 100x = 100 × 13 = 1300