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Aptitude · Q480

Percentage

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 480

Q480

On a test consisting of 250 questions, Jassi answered 40% of the first 125 questions correctly. What percent of the other 125 questions does she need to answer correctly for her grade on the entire exam to be 60% ?

A.
60%
B.
75%
C.
80%
Answer
D.
Cannot be determined
E.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Number of questions answered correctly :
= 40% of 125
= 50
For 60% grade, number of questions to be answered correctly :
= 60% of 250
= 150
Remaining number of question to be answered correctly :
= 150 - 50
= 100
∴ Required percentage :
=
= 80%