A student scored 30% marks and failed by 45 marks. Another scored 42% marks and got 45 more than pass. Pass marks: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A student scored 30% marks and failed by 45 marks. Another scored 42% marks and got 45 more than pass. Pass marks:
A. 250
B. 270
C. 300
D. 225
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
0.3M + 45 = 0.42M - 45 → 0.12M = 90 → M=750. Pass = 0.3×750+45 = 270.

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10% of 300 + 20% of 150 equals:
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B. 50
C. 55
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Correct Answer: Option A


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