Question

To pass a test, a student has to score at least $40\%$ of the total marks. If a student scores 45 and still fails by 27 marks. Find the total marks in the examination.

• A. 150
• B. 160
• C. 180
• D. 200

Answer 1

The correct option is C 180

The student scored $45$ and still lost by $27$ marks $\to$ pass mark $=72$
Also, the pass mark is $40\%$ of total marks
$40\%$ of total marks$=72$
Total marks $=72\times \frac{100}{40}=180$