The average of marks obtained by 120candidates was 35. If the avg of marks of passed candidates was 39 & that of failed candidates was 39 and that of failed candidates was 15, the no.of candidateswho passed the examination is?
Select the correct option.
A) 50  B) 90  C) 100  D) 120  E) 140

Rationale: "let the number of candidate who passed = y then , 39 y + 15 ( 120 - y ) = 120 x 35 ⇒ 24 y = 4200 - 1800 ∴ y = 2400 / 24 = 100 c"
Answer: C