A student gets 180 marks and fails by 30 marks. The passing percentage is 35%. What is the total marks? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A student gets 180 marks and fails by 30 marks. The passing percentage is 35%. What is the total marks?

A. 500

B. 600

C. 800

D. 700

Answer: Option B

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Passing marks = 180 + 30 = 210. 35% of Total = 210. Total = 210 * (100 / 35) = 600.

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