Question

In an examination , Mohit secured 60% of the maximum marks which is 45 marks more than the pass marks . If the pass mark is 45% then find the maximum marks in the examination

Answer 1

Marks secured by Mohit =60%
Pass marks =45%
Difference between the marks obtained and pass marks =(60 -45)% =15%
Given that Mohit obtained 45 marks than the pass marks
Let the maximum marks be x
`rArr 15% " of " x=45`
`rArr x=(45 xx100)/(15) =300`
`:. ` The maximum marks in the examination =300