In an examination, there are three papers and a candidate has to get 40% of the total marks to pass. In one paper he scores 62 out of 150 and in the second he scores 35 out of 150.Total marks of third paper is 180. How much marks he needs in third paper to qualify for passing?

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Solution

The correct option is C
95

He has to score 40% of total marks in order to pass the examination.
Total marks = 150 + 150 + 180 = 480.
For qualifying the exam he needs 480 $\times$ 40% = 192.
He scored (62 + 35) = 97 in two subjects.
For passing, marks he requires in third paper = 192 - 97= 95.

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In an examination, there are three papers and a candidate has to get 40% of the total marks to pass. In one paper he scores 62 out of 150 and in the second he scores 35 out of 150.Total marks of third paper is 180. How much marks he needs in third paper to qualify for passing?

The correct option is C 95He has to score 40% of total marks in order to pass the examination. Total marks = 150 + 150 + 180 = 480. For qualifying the exam he needs 480 × 40% = 192. He scored (62 + 35) = 97 in two subjects. For passing, marks he requires in third paper = 192 - 97= 95.

The correct option is C
95

He has to score 40% of total marks in order to pass the examination.
Total marks = 150 + 150 + 180 = 480.
For qualifying the exam he needs 480 $\times$ 40% = 192.
He scored (62 + 35) = 97 in two subjects.
For passing, marks he requires in third paper = 192 - 97= 95.