College A B C D E Demand (application received) 3000 600 2500 1200 3300 Intake…
2025
College | A | B | C | D | E |
Demand (application received) | 3000 | 600 | 2500 | 1200 | 3300 |
Intake (available seats) | 1500 | 1800 | 1000 | 2700 | 2200 |
What is the ratio of the number of colleges having more demand than available seats to those having more available seats than demand?
- A.
2 : 3
- B.
1 : 4
- C.
4 : 1
- D.
3 : 2
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Correct answer: D
First, compare demand and intake for each college.
Colleges A (3000 > 1500), C (2500 > 1000), and E (3300 > 2200) have demand exceeding available seats, totaling three colleges.
Colleges B (1800 > 600) and D (2700 > 1200) have more available seats than demand, totaling two colleges.
The required ratio is therefore 3 to 2.