In a test, minimum passing percentage for girls and boys is 35% and 40% respectively. A boy scored 483 marks and failed by 117 marks. What is the minimum passing marks for girls ?

Answer: Option E

Let the maximum marks be x
Then, 40% of x = 483 + 117
⇒ $$\frac{40x}{100}$$ = 600
⇒ x = $$\left(\frac{600\times 100}{40}\right)$$
⇒ x = 1500
∴ Minimum passing marks for girls :
= 35% of 1500
= $$\left(\frac{35}{100}\times 1500\right)$$
= 525