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Option 2 : 70

Given:

Initial ratio = 5 : 2

Final hypothetical ratio after considering 14 more students failed = 4 : 3

Concept used:

Ratio Proportion

Calculation:

Let the common ratio be Q.

Hence, Number of students who passed and failed are 5Q and 2Q respective.

According to the question,

(5Q - 14) : (2Q + 14) = 4 : 3

⇒ 15Q - 42 = 8Q + 56

⇒ Q = 14

⇒ 5Q = 70

∴ 70 students passed in the examination.

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