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Ritika scored 35% in a test and missed the pass mark by 24 marks. Sameer scored 50% and cleared the pass mark by 36 marks. What is the maximum mark of the test?

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  • A400
  • B360
  • C480
  • D420

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0.35M = pass − 24 and 0.50M = pass + 36. Subtracting, 0.15M = 60, so M = 400 (pass mark = 164).
Answer: A) 400

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