SSC CGL Tier-1 previous year question
In an examination, a candidate must score 40% marks to pass. A student scored 185 marks and failed by 35 marks. What is the maximum marks of the examination?
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Correct answer: (A) 550
Passing marks = 185 + 35 = 220. Let maximum marks = M. 40% of M = 220 => M = 220 × 100/40 = 550.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
एक परीक्षा में उत्तीर्ण होने के लिए 40% अंक प्राप्त करना आवश्यक है। एक विद्यार्थी ने 185 अंक प्राप्त किए और वह 35 अंकों से अनुत्तीर्ण हो गया। परीक्षा के अधिकतम अंक ज्ञात कीजिए।
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सही उत्तर: (A) 550
उत्तीर्णांक = 185 + 35 = 220। माना अधिकतम अंक = M। M का 40% = 220 ⇒ M = 220 × 100/40 = 550।
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