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
AnswerC.
780
D.
Cannot be determined
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the maximum marks be = xThen, 5% of x = 296 - 259
⇒ = 37
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 740