In an examination it is necessary for a candidate to get 45 % of the maximum marks to pass. A candidate who gets 180 marks, fails by 45 marks. Find the maximum marks.
Select.
A) 450 B) 600 C) 500 D) 550 E) 650
Let max . mark = x   pass mark =45x/100   180 = 45x/100-45   x = 180*100-4500/45 =500   ANSWER:500
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In an examination it is necessary for a candidate to get 45 % of the maximum marks to pass. A candidate who gets 180 marks, fails by 45 marks. Find the maximum marks.