Question

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

• A. 800
• B. 1540
• C. 1600
• D. 3136

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1600

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.