A student scored 45% marks in the first paper and 55% in the second paper. If the maximum marks in each paper are equal and he scored 250 marks in total, what are the maximum marks of each paper? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A student scored 45% marks in the first paper and 55% in the second paper. If the maximum marks in each paper are equal and he scored 250 marks in total, what are the maximum marks of each paper?
A. 225
B. 250
C. 200
D. 275
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let max per paper = M. 0.45M + 0.55M = 1.0M = 250 → M = 250.

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