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Aptitude · Q320

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 320

Q320

In an examination it is required to get 296 of the total maximum aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 259 marks and is decided failed. The difference of marks obtained by the student and that required to pass is 5%. What are the maximum aggregate marks a students can get ?

A.
690
B.
740
Answer
C.
780
D.
Cannot be determined

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the maximum marks be = x
Then, 5% of x = 296 - 259
= 37
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 740