A student scored 35% marks and failed by 30 marks. Another scored 45% marks and got 30 marks more than passing. Pass marks are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A student scored 35% marks and failed by 30 marks. Another scored 45% marks and got 30 marks more than passing. Pass marks are:

A. 250

B. 210

C. 225

D. 240

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

0.35M+30 = 0.45M-30 → 0.1M=60 → M=600. Pass = 0.35×600+30 = 240.

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