Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A candidate scores 35% and fails by 40 marks, while another scores 60% and gets 35 marks more than minimum passing marks. Find maximum marks.
A200
B300
C400
D500
✓ Correct Answer: B — 300
Difference in % = 60% - 35% = 25%. Difference in marks = 40 + 35 = 75. 25% = 75, so 100% = 300.
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