Question:
In an examination, the maximum possible score is N while the pass mark is 45% of N. A candidate obtains 36 marks, but falls short of the pass mark by 68%. Which one of the following is then correct?
- N ≤ 200.
- 243 ≤ N ≤ 252.
- N ≥ 253.
- 201 ≤ N ≤ 242.
Correct Answer: 2
A got 36 marks but falls short of pass marks by 68%.
Maximum possible score is N.
Pass mark is 45% of N. 32% of 45% of N = 36 => N = 250
A got 36 marks but falls short of pass marks by 68%.
Maximum possible score is N.
Pass mark is 45% of N. 32% of 45% of N = 36 => N = 250
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