In an examination, 85% of the students passed. If 75 students failed, then how many students appeared for the examination?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
It is given that 85% of students passed the exam . i.e. 15% of students failed the exam .
15% = \(\frac{3}{20}\)
ATQ ,
\(\frac{3}{20}\) of Total number of students = 75
Total number of students = \(\frac{20}{3}\) × 75 = 500