Data Interpretation Ques 343

Question-

Directions : Study the table carefully and answer the given questions.

Number of candidates appeared, number of candidates who qualified and respective ratio of number of qualified male and female candidates in entrance exams of different universities.

University Number of
appeared
candidates
Number of
candidates who
qualified
Respective ratio of
number of
qualified male and
female candidates
A 700 560 $9: 5$
B 620 576 $7: 9$
C 780 672 $13: 11$
D 840 704 $3: 5$

The number of male candidates who qualified in university D’s entrance exam is approximately what per cent more than the number of male candidates who qualified in university B’s entrance exam?

(1) 12

(2) 5

(3) 8

(4) 16

(5) 10

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Correct Answer: (2)

Solution: (2)

Qualified male candidates :

University D $\Rightarrow \frac{704 \times 3}{8}=264$

University $B \Rightarrow \frac{576 \times 7}{16}=252$

$\therefore$ Required per cent $=\left(\frac{264-252}{252}\right) \times 100=\frac{1200}{252}$ $\approx 5$



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