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

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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. 275

B. 225

C. 250

D. 200

Answer: Option C

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Let max per paper = M. 0.45M + 0.55M = 1.0M = 250 → M = 250.

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A's marks 20% more than B's, B's 25% less than C's. A gets 180, C's marks:

A. 200

B. 160

C. 180

D. 220

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A=1.2B, B=0.75C → A=0.9C → C=180/0.9=200.

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Price reduced 20%, enables buying 5 kg more for Rs. 120. Reduced price/kg:

A. Rs. 5

B. Rs. 3.2

C. Rs. 4.8

D. Rs. 4

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Original x, xy=120. New 0.8x(y+5)=120 → 0.8×120 + 4x =120 → 96+4x=120 → 4x=24 → x=6, reduced 4.8? Wait: original x=6, reduced price = 0.8*6=4.8, option C. Check: original 6 per kg, 20 kg for 120. Reduced 4.8, buys 25 kg for 120, 5 kg more. So reduced price = 4.8. Option C. So answer C.

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