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% |
What is the total number of girls who appeared from City A?
- A.
6420
- B.
6880
- C.
7300
- D.
7740
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Correct answer: D
First, calculate the total number of candidates from City A by taking 17% of the overall 78,000 candidates: 0.17 * 78,000 = 13,260. Next, calculate the number of boys from City A using the separate distribution for boys: 23% of 24,000 = 5,520. Finally, subtract the number of boys from the total candidates for City A to find the number of girls: 13,260 - 5,520 = 7,740.