Data Interpretation Ques 215

Question-

Directions : Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Number of candidates from a state $X$ who apppeared and qualified in a competitive exam during last 5 years.

Years Number of
candidates
appeared
% of qualified
candidates
Respective ratio
of qualified males
and females
2001 - - $5: 3$
2002 750 - $5: 4$
2003 600 $28 \%$ -
2004 - $65 \%$ $8: 5$
2005 1040 $40 \%$ -

In $2002,54 \%$ of appeared candidates did qualify. How many female candidates did qualify in the exam?

(1) 280

(2) 170

(3) 180

(4) 250

(5) 240

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Correct Answer: (3)

Solution: (3)

Qualified candidates in 2002 $=\frac{750 \times 54}{100}=405$

Qualified females $=\frac{4}{9} \times 405=180$



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