Discussion Forum



Directions : Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Number (N) of Candidates (In lakhs) Appearing For An Entrance Examination From Six Different States And The Percentage (P) of Candidates Clearing the Same Over the Years.

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1)

What is the number of candidates not clearing the entrance exam from State A in the year 2007 ?


A) 186820

B) 11682

C) 1868200

D) 116820

E) None of these

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

Number of candidates not clearing the exam from State A in 2007

= [1.98 x (100 - 41)%] lakhs = $\left(1.98\times\frac{59}{100}\right) lakhs$

= $\left(\frac{116.82}{100}\times100000\right) = 116820$