Test Scores

Ivan, Tibor and Alex sat a test and achieved 85%, 90% and 95% respectively. Tibor scored just one more mark than Ivan. How many marks did Alex get?
Age
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Problem



Ivan, Tibor and Alex sat a test and achieved $85\%$, $90\%$ and $95\%$ respectively. Tibor scored just one more mark than Ivan.

How many marks did Alex get?

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