Question

In an examination, a student needs to get 45% to secure passing marks. A student got 138 marks and failed by 15%. What were the maximum marks?

• A. 400
• B. 450
• C. 460
• D. 500

Answer 1

The correct option is C 460

Let the maximum number x
According to the question
$138+\frac{15x}{100}=\frac{45x}{100}$
$\frac{15x}{100}-\frac{45x}{100}=-138$
$-30x=-13800$
$x=460$
Hence maximum marks=460