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Railways PYQCBT 1 2020

RRB NTPC · Question 41

In order to qualify in an examination, one has to secure 50% of the overall marks. In the examination consisting of two papers, a student secured 40% in the first paper of 200 marks. Minimum what percentage of marks should be secured in the second paper of 150 marks in order to qualify in the examination?

  1. 64%

  2. 60%

  3. 68%

  4. 65%

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Answer: (A) 64%

Explanation

Total marks = 350, so 175 are needed. The first paper gives 40% of 200 = 80, so 95 are needed out of 150 = 63.3%. The minimum option that suffices is 64%.