Samu needs 40% to pass. He scores 190 marks but still falls short by 10 marks. What is the maximum marks of the exam?
A400
B450
C550
D500
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 500
1. Passing marks = 190 + 10 = 200.
2. 200 is 40% of the maximum marks M, so 0.40 x M = 200.
3. M = 200 / 0.40 = 500.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.97._
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