In an exam, 70% passed English, 65% Maths, 27% failed both, 248 passed both. Total students: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

In an exam, 70% passed English, 65% Maths, 27% failed both, 248 passed both. Total students:

A. 400

B. 380

C. 420

D. 360

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Failed English=30%, Failed Maths=35%. Failed both=27%. Passed both = 100 - (30+35-27) = 62%. 62% = 248 → total = 400.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Percentage Questions

Question #1

Number 50% more than another. Smaller is what % less than larger?

A. 30%

B. 25%

C. 33.33%

D. 35%

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Small=100, large=150, less % = (50/150)×100 = 33.33%.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Question #2

A number decreased by 10% becomes 90. The number is:

A. 105

B. 100

C. 95

D. 110

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
0.9x = 90 → x = 100.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Question #3

A mixture contains 25% alcohol. In 80 litres, amount of alcohol is:

A. 20 L

B. 18 L

C. 22 L

D. 16 L

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
25% of 80 = 20 litres.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Explore All Percentage MCQs