In an exam Ashley secured 332 marks. If she secured 83 % makes, find the maximum marks  Choose the correct option.
A) 133 B) 376 C) 377 D) 400 E) 377

Rationale: let the maximum marks be m . ashley ’ s marks = 83 % of m ashley secured 332 marks therefore , 83 % of m = 332 ⇒ 83 / 100 × m = 332 ⇒ m = ( 332 × 100 ) / 83 ⇒ m = 33200 / 83 ⇒ m = 400 therefore , ashley got 332 marks out of 400 marks . answer : d
Answer: D