In an examination a candidate must secure 40% marks to pass. A candidate, who gets 220 marks, fails by 20 marks. What are the maximum marks for the examination?
Options:
A . 600
B . 800
C . 450
D . 1200
Answer: Option A Answer: (a) According to question, 40% ⇒ 220 + 20 or 40% ⇒ 240 100% ⇒ $240/40 × 100 = 600$ Using Rule 24, a = 40%, b = 220, c = 20 Total Marks = ${100(220 +20)}/40$ =${100 × 240}/40 = 600$
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