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It is required to get 40% marks to qualify an exam. A candidate scored 200 marks and failed by 8 marks. What were the maximum marks of that exam?

A) 520
B) 540
C) 502
D) Couldn't be determined

Correct Answer:

A) 520

Description for Correct answer:
Let the maximum marks = x.

According to the question,

\( \Large \frac{40x}{100} = 200 + 8 \)

=> \( \Large x = \frac{208 \times 10}{4} = 520 \)

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