In an examination, a candidate needs 40% marks to pass. All questions carry equal marks. The candidate just passed by getting 10 answers correct of the total number of questions. How many questions are there in total?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
40
d)
45
In an examination, a candidate needs 40% marks to pass. All questions carry equal marks. The candidate just passed by getting 10 answers correct of the total number of questions. How many questions are there in total?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
40
d)
45
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In an examination, a candidate needs 40% marks to pass. All questions carry equal marks. The candidate just passed by getting 10 answers correct of the total number of questions. How many questions are there in total?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
40
d)
45
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In an examination, a candidate needs 40% marks to pass. All questions carry equal marks. The candidate just passed by getting 10 answers correct of the total number of questions. How many questions are there in total? |
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a) |
25 |
b) |
30 |
c) |
40 |
d) |
45 |
Let the total number of questions in exam be 
Given each question carry equal marks, say 1 mark. The total marks of examination =1
The candidate will pass the exam by attempting 10 questions which means if he/she gets 10 marks, he/she will pass the exam.
According to problem, 40% are passing marks
∴ 
Total questions=25