The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of…
2023
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% |
Number of girls who appeared from City C is approximately ________ % of the number of candidates who appeared from City D.
- A.
45
- B.
49
- C.
54
- D.
57
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Correct answer: B
First, calculate the total number of candidates from City C: 15% of 78,000 = 11,700.
Next, find the number of boys from City C: 17% of 24,000 = 4,080.
Subtract boys from total candidates to find girls in City C: 11,700 - 4,080 = 7,620.
Calculate total candidates from City D: 20% of 78,000 = 15,600.
Finally, compute the percentage: (7,620 / 15,600) * 100 ≈ 48.85%, which rounds to approximately 49%.