Question

In an examination it is required to get 40% of the aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 265 marks and is declared failed by 55 marks, What is the total marks in the said examination?
1. 750
2. 550
3. 800
4. 650

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 800

Given:

Required % to pass the exam = 40%

A student scored = 265 marks

Student failed by 55 marks

Calculation:

Let us take the total marks be x

According to the question,

265 + 55 = 40% of x

⇒ 320 = 40/100 of x

⇒ (320 × 100)/40 = x  

⇒ 800 = x

∴ The total marks in the said examination is 800.