In an examination, a student had to obtain 33% of the maximum

In an examination, a student had to obtain 33% of the maximum marks to pass. He got 125 marks and failed by 40 marks. The maximum marks were

Let the maximum marks be x.

∴	x × 33	= 125 + 40 = 165
	100

⇒ x =	165 × 100	= 500
	33

Aliter : Using Rule 24,
a = 33%, b = 125, c = 40
Maximum marks

=	(b + c)	× 100
	a

=	(125 + 40)	× 100
	33

=	165 × 100	= 500
	33