Find Maximum Marks

. A candidate appearing for an examination has to secure 40% marks to pass paper I. But he secured only 40 marks and failed by 20 marks. What is the maximum mark for paper I?

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sneha562

  • Jul 1st, 2011
 

let us consider  x is the maximumber number of marks.


secured marks => 40% of x= 40/100 of x=2x/5


To pass an exam he has to score =fail marks+20
=40+20=60
2x/5=60
x=150
maximum marks for paper I is =150

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ankit sarkar

  • Feb 15th, 2016
 

150 marks

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