Question

In an examination, first division marks are 60%. A student secures 538 marks and misses the first division by 2 marks. Find the total marks of the examination.

Answer 1

Percentage for first division = 60%

A student secures 538 marks but misses the first division by 2 marks.

∴ Marks for first division = 538 + 2 = 540

∴ 60% of total marks = 540

`=> 60/100 xx "total marks" = 540`

`=> "total marks" = (540 xx 100)/60 = 900`