In an examination 60% of the candidates failed, the number of candidates who passed are 500. Find the number that failed
If 60% failed, then 100% -60% = 40% passed.
Let's assume the total number of candidates to be x
Then, the number of candidates that passed is 40% of x, which is:
40/100 * x = 0.4x
We know that this number is equal to 500, so:
0.4x = 500
Solving for x:
x = 500/0.4
x = 1250
Therefore, the total number of candidates who appeared in the examination is 1250.
Number of candidates who failed = 60% of 1250:
60/100 * 1250 = 750
Hence, the number of candidates who failed is 750.