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A student scored 80 marks out of 100 in the first examination and 90 marks out of 120 in the second examination. What is the difference between the percentage marks between the two examinations?

Asked in DSSSB MTS · 2026
Marks Based · Quantitative Aptitude
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Shortfall from passing = Pass Marks − Marks Obtained.

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Percentage has appeared in 137 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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