Data Interpretation Ques 216
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 2003 , a total of 68 male candidates did qualify. What is the respective ratio between males and females who had qualified in 2003 ?
(1) $11: 25$
(2) $19: 25$
(3) $17: 25$
(4) $25: 13$
(5) $13: 19$
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution: (3) Number of qualified candidates in 2003
$=\frac{600 \times 28}{100}=168$
Female candidates $=168-68$
$=100$
$\therefore$ Required ratio $=68: 100$
$=17: 25$
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