CSATPercentage, Profit & LossPercentage Arithmetic2016

Anita's mathematics test had 70 problems carrying equal marks i.e., 10 arithmetic, 30 algebra and 30 geometry. Although she answered 70% of the arithmetic, 40% of the algebra and 60% of the geometry problems correctly, she did not pass the test because she got less than 60% marks. The number of more questions she would have to answer correctly to earn a 60% passing marks is:

A

1

B

5

C

7

D

9

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

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