alleryIn an exam, 30% candidates failed. If 350 students passed, the total number of candidates was
AAbout 600
BAbout 450
CExactly 500
DAbout 550
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Exactly 500
Pass% = 70%.
**So 70% of total = 350, total = 350 / 0.70 = 500.**
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