. A candidate appearing for an examination has to secure 40% marks to pass paper I. But he secured only 40 marks and failed by 20 marks. What is the maximum mark for paper I?

ankit sarkar

• Feb 15th, 2016

150 marks

sneha562

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• Jul 1st, 2011

Let us consider  x is the maximumber number of marks.secured marks => 40% of x= 40/100 of x=2x/5To pass an exam he has to score =fail marks+20 =40+20=60 2x/5=60 x=150maximum marks for paper I is =150

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