Data Interpretation Ques 224

Question-

Directions : Study the table and answer the given questions.

Data related to candidates appeared and qualified from State ’ X ’ in a competitive exam during 5 years.

Years No. of appeared
candidates
% of appeared
candidates who
qualified
Respective ratio of number
of qualified male and number of
qualified female candidates
2006 700 - 3:2
2007 - 60% 5:3
2008 480 42% -
2009 - 64% 9:5
2010 900 - -

The number of appeared candidates increased by 40% from 2006 to 2011 . If 25% of the appeared candidates qualified in 2011 , what was the number of qualified candidates in 2011 ?

(1) 240

(2) 225

(3) 255

(4) 245

(5) 230

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Correct Answer: (4)

Solution: (4)

Number of candidates who appeared at the exam in 2011 =700×140100=980

Number of candidates who qualified =25% of 980 =25100×980 =9804=245



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