Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

In an examination, it is required to get 300 marks to pass. A student gets 225 marks and is declared fail by 10% marks. What are the maximum marks of the examination?

Options:

700

750

800

850

Correct Answer:

750

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 750

Let maximum mark be X

According to the question,

= 10% of x + 225 = 300

= 10%X = 300 - 225

= X = 75/10 × 100

= x = 750