Data Interpretation Ques 215
Directions : Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Number of candidates from a state $X$ who apppeared and qualified in a competitive exam during last 5 years.
| Years | Number of candidates appeared |
\% of qualified candidates |
Respective ratio of qualified males and females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | - | $5: 3$ |
| 2002 | 750 | - | $5: 4$ |
| 2003 | 600 | $28 \%$ | - |
| 2004 | - | $65 \%$ | $8: 5$ |
| 2005 | 1040 | $40 \%$ | - |
In $2002,54 \%$ of appeared candidates did qualify. How many female candidates did qualify in the exam?
(1) 280
(2) 170
(3) 180
(4) 250
(5) 240
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution: (3) Qualified candidates in 2002
$=\frac{750 \times 54}{100}=405$
Qualified females
$=\frac{4}{9} \times 405=180$
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