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In a test, a candidate attempted only 8 questions and secured 50% marks in each of the questions. If he obtained a total of 40% in the test and All questions in the test carried equal marks, how many questions were there in the test?

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A.8
B.10Correct
C.15
D.16
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (B) 10

Use current performance metrics to set up equations resolving the total question count.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

In a test, a candidate attempted only 8 questions and secured 50% marks in each of the questions. If he obtained a total of 40% in the test and All questions in the test carried equal marks, how many questions were there in the test?

A.8
B.10सही
C.15
D.16

सही उत्तर: (B) 10

Use current performance metrics to set up equations resolving the total question count.

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