Question : A student has to score 40% to pass. He gets 67 and fails by 13 marks. What are the maximum marks?
Option 1: 300
Option 2: 200
Option 3: 150
Option 4: 240
Correct Answer: 200
Solution :
Let the maximum marks be 100%.
According to the question,
40% marks are equivalent to (67 + 13) = 80 marks
Now, 100% marks are equivalent to
So, the maximum marks = 200
Hence, the correct answer is 200.
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