Data Interpretation Ques 217
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 | $40 \%$ | - |
What is the average number of candidates who did not qualify in the exam in the years 2003 and 2005 ?
(1) 1165
(2) 1156
(3) 1065
(4) 1056
(5) None of these
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Correct Answer: (4)
Solution: (4) Disqualified candidates:
Year $2003 \Rightarrow 600 \times(100-28) \%$
$=\frac{600 \times 72}{100}=432$
Year $2005 \Rightarrow \frac{1040 \times 60}{100}=624$
$\therefore$ Required answer
$=432+624=1056$
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