The following histogram shows the marks scored by 40 student in a test of 30 marks. A student has to score a minimum of 10 marks to pass the test.

How many students have passed the test and obtained less than 50% marks?

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  1. 15
  2. 7
  3. 10
  4. 17

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Option 2 : 7
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Given:

The total marks of the test = 30

Minimum pass marks = 10

Calculation:

50% of the total marks = (50/100) × 30 = 15

Total number of students who scored between 10 and 15 = 7

∴ A total number of 7 students have passed the test and obtained less than 50% marks.

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