Data Interpretation Ques 259
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 |
The number of males studying in stream $C$ is what percent of that studying in stream B in St. Christ?
(1) $42 \frac{6}{7}$
(2) $40 \frac{1}{9}$
(3) 48
(4) $54 \frac{1}{6}$
(5) $58 \frac{1}{3}$
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Correct Answer: 259.(5)
Solution: (5) St. Christ university :
Male students in stream B
$=1800-600=1200$
Male students in stream C
$=1200-500=700$
Required per cent
$=\frac{700}{1200} \times 100$
$=\frac{700}{12}=\frac{175}{3}=58 \frac{1}{3} \%$