Question

An examinee has to secure 40% marks to pass an examination. He secures 180 marks and fails by an equal number of marks. The total number of marks in the examination is:
1. 900
2. 1000
3. 1050
4. 800

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 900

Given:

Pass % = 40%

Marks secured = 180 marks

Failed by = 180 marks

Calculation:

Total pass% = Total marks secured + Marks to be secured to pass = 180 + 180

⇒ 40% = 360 marks

⇒ 100% = (360/40) × 100 = 900 marks

∴ The total number of marks in the examination is 900