In an examination, 65% of the total examinees passed. If the number of failures is 420, then the total number of examiners are?

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  1. A. 1200
  2. B. 1000
  3. C. 1500
  4. D. 1300

Correct answer

1200

Explanation

Explanation ⇒ Let total examines is x. ⇒ 65% of total examines has passed. ⇒ student failed =100%−65%=35% Then, 35% of examines have failed. ⇒ Number of failures is 420 ∴ 35% of x=420 ∴ 35x/100 = 420 x=(420 * 100)/35 ∴ x=1200 Thus, Total number of examines are 1200.

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