Data Interpretation Ques 258
Directions : Study the following table and answer the given questions.
Data regarding number of students studying in various streams in various Universities (St. Christ, P.D. and Kelly), in the year 2012
| Universities | St. Christ | P.D. | Kelly | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streams | Total students | Female students |
Total students | Female students |
Total students | Females students |
| A | 3000 | 1800 | 2800 | 1200 | 2000 | 1500 |
| B | 1800 | 600 | 1400 | 800 | 1200 | 900 |
| C | 1200 | 500 | 1600 | 500 | 900 | 300 |
| D | 600 | 250 | 400 | 180 | 500 | 260 |
| Please note $:$ Total students $=$ Female students + Male students |
Total number of students studying in stream C, in St. Christ and P.D. together are what percent less than those studying in stream B in the same universities together?
(1) 20
(2) 12.5
(3) 18
(4) 15.25
(5) None of these
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution: (2) Total number of students in stream C in universities St. Christ and P.D. $=1200+1600$ $=2800$
Total number of students in stream $B$ in these universities $=1800+1400=3200$
Required percent
$=\left(\frac{3200-2800}{3200}\right) \times 100$
$=\frac{400}{32}=12.5 \%$
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