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A student scored 45% marks and failed by 12 marks. Pass mark is 50% of the maximum. What is the maximum mark?
A120
B180
C240
D300
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 240
1. Pass − scored = 12.
2. 50% − 45% = 5% of max = 12.
3. Max = 12 / 0.05 = 240.
_Source: jkchrome Percentage QB, p.2 — pass-fail %_
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