Comprehension (English): Study the following table and answer the questions:…
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Comprehension (English):
Study the following table and answer the questions:
The table shows the data of Demand (number of applications received) and Intake (available seats) in five colleges (A, B, C, D and E):
College | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Demand (applications received) | 3000 | 600 | 2500 | 1200 | 3300 |
Intake (available seats) | 1500 | 1800 | 1000 | 2700 | 2200 |
Q. The difference of demand and available seats in college E is what percentage lower than the difference of demand and available seats of college A?
- A.
36.36%
- B.
42.70%
- C.
26.67%
- D.
31.24%
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Correct answer: C
Calculate demand minus intake for College A (3000 - 1500 = 1500) and College E (3300 - 2200 = 1100). Find the difference between these values (1500 - 1100 = 400). Calculate the percentage decrease relative to College A: (400 / 1500) * 100 = 26.67%.