Question

Mahim secured 126 marks in a test out of 175. What was the percentage of marks obtained by Mahim?
1. 75%
2. 72%
3. 70.5%
4. 70%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 72%

Given:

Mahim secured 126 marks in a test out of 175

Formula used:

Percentage = (Part value/Whole value) × 100

Calculation:

In the question

⇒ Part value = 126

⇒ Whole value = 175

Applying the percentage formula

⇒ (126/175) × 100

⇒ 72%

∴ Mahim scored 72% on the test.