A student scored 20% marks and failed by 36 marks. Another student scored 30% marks and got 24 marks more than the passing marks. Find the passing marks. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A student scored 20% marks and failed by 36 marks. Another student scored 30% marks and got 24 marks more than the passing marks. Find the passing marks.
A. 140
B. 156
C. 180
D. 160
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
0.2M + 36 = 0.3M - 24 → 0.1M = 60 → M = 600. Passing marks = 0.2×600+36 = 156.

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