- A550
- B450
- C480
- D500
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Passing marks = 178 + 22 = 200, which is 40% of the maximum. Maximum = .
Answer: D) 500
A student needs 40% of the maximum marks to pass an exam. He scored 178 marks and failed by 22 marks. What are the maximum marks of the exam?
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