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A student was awarded certain marks in an examination . However , after -re-evalution , his marks were reduced by 40% of the marks that were originally awarded to him so that the new score now became 96. How many marks did the student lose after re-evaluation ?
A. 58
B. 68
C. 63
D. 64

A student was awarded certain marks in an examination . However , after -re-evalution , his marks were reduced by 40% of the marks that were originally awarded to him so that the new score now became 96. How many marks did the student lose after re-evaluation ?
A. 58
B. 68
C. 63
D. 64
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  1. Correct Answer – D
    (d) Let initial marks of student =x
    After Re-evaluation marks reduced by 40% of x
    New score =60% of x =96
    `=(60)/(100)xx x=96`
    `x=(96xx100)/(60)`
    `x=160`
    Marks lose =160-96=64

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