Data Interpretation Ques 343
Directions : Study the table carefully and answer the given questions.
Number of candidates appeared, number of candidates who qualified and respective ratio of number of qualified male and female candidates in entrance exams of different universities.
| University | Number of appeared candidates |
Number of candidates who qualified |
Respective ratio of number of qualified male and female candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 700 | 560 | $9: 5$ |
| B | 620 | 576 | $7: 9$ |
| C | 780 | 672 | $13: 11$ |
| D | 840 | 704 | $3: 5$ |
The number of male candidates who qualified in university D’s entrance exam is approximately what per cent more than the number of male candidates who qualified in university B’s entrance exam?
(1) 12
(2) 5
(3) 8
(4) 16
(5) 10
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Correct Answer: 343.(2)
Solution: (2) Qualified male candidates :
University D $\Rightarrow \frac{704 \times 3}{8}=264$
University $B \Rightarrow \frac{576 \times 7}{16}=252$
$\therefore$ Required per cent
$=\left(\frac{264-252}{252}\right) \times 100=\frac{1200}{252}$
$\approx 5$
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