In an examination 35% of the students passed and 455 failed. How many students appeared for the examination?  Choose the correct choice from the following:	A) 540	B) 400	C) 700	D) 650	E) 840

Rationale: "let the number of students appeared be x then , 65 % of x = 455 65 x / 100 = 455 x = 455 * 100 / 65 = 700 answer is c"
Answer: C