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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:

Candidate failed=100 - 86 = 14% . Total number of candidate 224/14 = 1600


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