Question

In an examination 40% marks are needed to pass. An examinee got 120 marks and failed by 80 marks. Calculate the total marks of the examination?

• A. 415
• B. 520
• C. 500
• D. 480

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 500

Let us assume total marks ---> X The passing marks of the examination = 40% of the total marks X × (40/100) = 120 + 80 ⇒ X × (40/100) = 200 ⇒ X = (200 × 100)/40 = 500