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In an examination it is required to get 380 of the aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 32% of marks and is declared failed by 76 marks.…

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In an examination it is required to get 380 of the aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 32% of marks and is declared failed by 76 marks. What are the maximum aggregate marks a student can get ?
  • A945
  • B975
  • C950
  • DCannot be determined
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Solution
Let the max marks in the exam = $100x$
Passing marks = 380
Now, acc to ques,
=> $(\frac{32}{100} * 100x) + 76 = 380$

=> $32x = 380 - 76$
=> $x = \frac{304}{32} = 9.5$
$\therefore$ Max marks = 100 * 9.5 = 950
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Solution
Let the max marks in the exam = $100x$
Passing marks = 380
Now, acc to ques,
=> $(\frac{32}{100} * 100x) + 76 = 380$

=> $32x = 380 - 76$
=> $x = \frac{304}{32} = 9.5$
$\therefore$ Max marks = 100 * 9.5 = 950