Data Interpretation Ques 344
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 | $3: 5$ |
60 female candidates who qualified in university A’s entrance exam did not join the college. The number of candidates who qualified and joined was what per cent of the total number of candidates who appeared for that exam for the same university?
(1) 20
(2) 15
(3) 18
(4) 25
(5) 32
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution: (1) Qualified female candidates in university A
$=560 \times \frac{5}{14}=200$
$\therefore$ Female candidates who qualify and get admitted.
$=200-60=140$
$\therefore$ Required per cent
$=\frac{140}{700} \times 100=20 \%$
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