Question

What is the total number of candidates at an examination, if 31 % fail and the number of failing students is 248.

• A. 800
• B. 900
• C. 1,000
• D. 1,100

Answer 1

The correct option is A 800

Given that the $31$ percent student fail is $248$.

Let, the total number of student in the class is$=x$

Now, $31$ percent of $x=248$

$\frac{x\times 31}{100}=248$

$x=\frac{248\times 100}{31}=800$

Hence this is the answer.