In an examination 36% are pass marks. If an examine gets 17 marks and fails by 10 marks, what are the maximum marks?

Answer: Option B

Pass mark = (17 + 10) = 27
Let maximum marks be x
Then 36% of x = 27
Or, $$\frac{36\text{x}}{100}$$ = 27
Or, 36x = 2700
Hence, x = 75