- A500
- B450
- C360
- D400
Step-by-Step Solution
If M is the maximum, 0.30M = pass - 40 and 0.45M = pass + 20. Subtracting gives 0.15M = 60, so M = 400.
Answer: D) 400
A student who scored 30% of the maximum marks failed by 40 marks, while another who scored 45% got 20 marks more than the passing mark. What is the maximum marks of the exam?
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