A candidate scores 27% and fails by 30 marks, while another candidate scores 38% marks and pass by 14 marks. Find the passing percentage of the examination.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Let the total marks = x
ATQ,
x × ( 38 - 27) % = 30 + 14 = 44
x = 400
38 % of 400 = 152 ( 2nd candidate scored 38 % marks and pass by 14 )
Passing marks (152-14) = 138
Passing marks percentage = \(\frac{138}{400}\) x 100 = 34.5 %