2/5 of the P6 students who sat a test failed. The number of students who passed is 48 more than the number who failed. How many students sat the test?
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Step 1: Failed = 2/5 of total (T). Passed = 3/5 of total.
Step 2: Difference = Passed − Failed = 3/5 T − 2/5 T = 1/5 T.
Step 3: 1/5 T = 48 → T = 48 × 5 = 240.
Step 4: Check: Failed = 96, Passed = 144, difference = 48 ✓.
Correct answer: 240
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