The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of…
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The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A – F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was 24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam:
City | Candidates who appeared in the Exam | Boys who Appeared in the Exam |
A | 17% | 23% |
B | 13.5% | 20% |
C | 15% | 17% |
D | 20% | 10% |
E | 8.5% | 21% |
F | 26% | 9% |
What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City E?
- A.
3450
- B.
3500
- C.
3550
- D.
3650
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Correct answer: A
First, calculate the total number of candidates from City E. Total candidates = 78,000. City E percentage = 8.5%. Candidates in City E = 78,000 * 0.085 = 6,630.
Next, calculate the number of boys from City E. Total boys = 24,000. City E boy percentage = 21%. Boys in City E = 24,000 * 0.21 = 5,040.
Then, determine the number of girls in City E. Girls = Total Candidates - Boys = 6,630 - 5,040 = 1,590.
Finally, find the difference between boys and girls. Difference = 5,040 - 1,590 = 3,450.