Percentage - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 776

Q.   For a candidate to clear an examination, he/she must score 55% marks. If he/she gets 120 and fails by 78 marks, the total marks for the examination is
- Published on 06 Jul 15

a. 300
b. 360
c. 400
d. 320

ANSWER: 360
 
Here the mark obtained by the candidate is 120 and the candidate fails by 78 marks.
Therefore the passing marks is (120+78) = 198
Let the total marks be x,
55/100 * x = 198
Hence x = 360

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