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In an examination a student secured 26% and failed by 28 marks . If pass percentage is 33%. Find the maximum marks.
Asked by gpjain11 | 14 Sep, 2015, 06:04: PM
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hi

Let maximum marks is x.

 

A student secured 26% and failed by 28 marks.

Pass percentage is 33% = 33 % of  x. = 0.33x

Therefore,

0.26x + 28 = 0.33x

0.07x = 28

x = 400 marks.

So the maximum marks are 400.

Answered by | 14 Sep, 2015, 06:18: PM
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