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In an examination, it is required to get 296 marks out of aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 222 marks and is declared failed by 10% marks. What are the maximum aggregate marks a student can get?


A) 830

B) 810

C) 780

D) 740

Correct Answer:
D) 740

Description for Correct answer:

Let the maximum aggregate marks be x,

According to the question,

10% of x = 296 - 222

\( \Large \frac{x}{10} \) = 74

x = 74 X 10 =740


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