In a school, the results of Half-Yearly and Annual examinations for Class V of…
2016
In a school, the results of Half-Yearly and Annual examinations for Class V of four sections are given in the table below.
Section | Failed in Both Examinations | Failed Only in Half-Yearly Examination | Failed Only in Annual Examination | Passed in Both Examinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 12 | 13 | 15 | 20 |
B | 15 | 15 | 18 | 22 |
C | 18 | 12 | 22 | 18 |
D | 10 | 15 | 14 | 21 |
In which section is the percentage of students who passed both examinations the lowest?
- A.
D
- B.
C
- C.
B
- D.
A
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Correct answer: B
1. Calculate total students per section: Total = (Failed Both) + (Failed Only Half-Yearly) + (Failed Only Annual) + (Passed Both). 2. Calculate percentage for each: (Passed Both / Total) * 100. 3. Section A: 20 / 60 = 33.33%; Section B: 22 / 70 = 31.43%; Section C: 18 / 70 = 25.71%; Section D: 21 / 60 = 35%. Final Answer: Option B