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%

Number of girls who appeared from City F is approximately ________ % of the number of girls who appeared from all the six cities together.

  1. A.

    31.55

  2. B.

    32.55

  3. C.

    33.55

  4. D.

    34.55

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

First, calculate the total number of girls by subtracting total boys from total candidates.

Total girls = 78,000 - 24,000 = 54,000.

Next, find the number of candidates from City F: 26% of 78,000 = 20,280.

Find the number of boys from City F: 9% of 24,000 = 2,160.

Girls from City F = 20,280 - 2,160 = 18,120.

Finally, calculate the percentage: (18,120 / 54,000) × 100 ≈ 33.56%.

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