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In an examination 86 % of the candidates passed and 224 failed. How many candidates appeared for the exam ?

A800

B1540

C1600

D3136

Answer:

C. 1600

Read Explanation:

Let the total number of candidates be x. The number of candidates passed = 86/100 × x = 86x/100 The number of candidates failed = x - 86x/100 = 14x/100 14x/100 = 224 x = 1600 The candidates appeared for the exam is 1600.


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