The following table shows the number of students (Boys and Girls) and the…
2025
The following table shows the number of students (Boys and Girls) and the percentage of girls who passed in a 10+2 examination from six different schools (A-F) in the year 2023 and 2024. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
School-wise Details of Students Passing in a 10+2 examination
School | 2023 Number of Passed Students | 2023 Percentage of Passed Girls | 2024 Number of Passed Students | 2024 Percentage of Passed Girls |
A | 500 | 46% | 550 | 44% |
B | 600 | 42% | 640 | 40% |
C | 650 | 56% | 560 | 45% |
D | 720 | 60% | 800 | 48% |
E | 600 | 54% | 840 | 55% |
F | 650 | 50% | 750 | 36% |
For School F, the number of boys who passed in the year 2024 is approximately ________ % more than that in 2023.
- A.
42.5
- B.
47.7
- C.
52.8
- D.
57.5
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Correct answer: B
First, determine the number of boys who passed in School F for each year.
In 2023, total passed students were 650 with 50% girls. Therefore, boys = 50% of 650 = 325.
In 2024, total passed students were 750 with 36% girls. Therefore, boys = (100% - 36%) of 750 = 64% of 750 = 480.
Now, calculate the percentage increase in the number of boys from 2023 to 2024.
Percentage Increase = ((480 - 325) / 325) × 100 = (155 / 325) × 100 ≈ 47.69%.
Rounding to one decimal place, the number of boys in 2024 is approximately 47.7% more than in 2023.