In a test, minimum passing percentage for girls and boys is 60% and 25% respectively. A boy scored 560 marks and failed by 160 marks. How many more marks did a girl require to pass in the test if she scored 216 marks ? a) 2123 b) 1512 c) 2251 d) 1325 e) 3989

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Answer: B

 Total marks in the test = (560 + 160) × 100 /25

 = 720 ×100/25

 = 72000/25

 = 2880

 Passing marks for girls =2880 × 60/100

 = 1728

 Required marks = 1728 – 216

 = 1512


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