Data Interpretation Ques 223
Directions : Study the table and answer the given questions.
Data related to candidates appeared and qualified from State ’ $X$ ’ in a competitive exam during 5 years.
| Years | No. of appeared candidates |
\% of appeared candidates who qualified |
Respective ratio of number of qualified male and number of qualified female candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 700 | - | $3: 2$ |
| 2007 | - | $60 \%$ | $5: 3$ |
| 2008 | 480 | $42 \%$ | - |
| 2009 | - | $64 \%$ | $9: 5$ |
| 2010 | 900 | - | - |
In 2010, if the number of female qualified candidates was 176 , what was the respective ratio of number of male qualified candidates and number of female qualified candidates?
(1) $25: 16$
(2) $5: 4$
(3) $25: 11$
(4) $21: 16$
(5) $17: 11$
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution: (3) Number of candidates who qualified in 2010
$=\frac{900 \times 64}{100}=576$
Male candidates who qualified $=576-176=400$
$\therefore$ Required ratio $=400: 176$
$=25: 11$
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