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In an examination, A has scored 20 marks more than B. If B has scored 5% less marks than A, how much has B scored?

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A.360
B.380Correct
C.400
D.420
Explanation & Solution

The correct answer is (B) 380.

Explanation:

Let A's score be x. Then B's score is (x-20). Also, B's score is 95% of A's score. Therefore: x-20 = 0.95x. Solving: x = 400. Thus B's score = 380.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

किसी परीक्षा में, A ने B से 20 अंक अधिक प्राप्त किए हैं । यदि B ने A से 5% कम अंक प्राप्त किए हैं, तो B ने कितने अंक प्राप्त किए हैं?

A.360
B.380सही
C.400
D.420

सही उत्तर (B) 380 है।

व्याख्या:

Let A's score be x. Then B's score is (x-20). Also, B's score is 95% of A's score. Therefore: x-20 = 0.95x. Solving: x = 400. Thus B's score = 380.

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