Aptitude Topics
Exam Score Problems
These problems deal with finding the relationship between marks obtained by candidates and the minimum required passing benchmarks.
Fundamental Principles
Passing Percentage
(Passing Marks / Maximum Marks) × 100.
Essential Formulation Tips
- Set up equations by equating the minimum passing score from two different candidate performances to find the total possible marks.
Shortcut Execution Techniques
- If a candidate gets x% marks and fails by 'a' marks, while another gets y% marks and gets 'b' marks more than passing, Total Marks = 100 × (a + b) / (y - x).
Contextual Inquiries (FAQs)
Q: What does aggregate score mean?
A:
Example Breakdown: Finding Maximum Marks
Very common question layout in modern screening metrics.Problem QueryA student score of 30% fails by 10 marks. The passing threshold is 40%. Find the maximum marks.
Step-By-Step Solution Path
Difference in percentages = 40% - 30% = 10%
This 10% difference equals the 10 missing marks.
If 10% = 10 marks, then 100% = 100 marks.
Analytical Hint: The gap between their score and the passing requirement represents the percentage difference.
Exam Score Problems Set 1
Scenario evaluations testing raw scoring adjustments against comparative thresholds.
Q1. A candidate needs 36% to pass. He gets 198 marks and fails by 36 marks. Find the maximum marks.