The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and Girls)…
City E has \(0.085 \times 78000 = 6630\) candidates, of whom \(0.21 \times 24000 = 5040\) are boys. That leaves 6630 − 5040 = 1590 girls. The difference between the number…
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The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A – F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was 24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the question.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam.
| City | Percentage Distribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates who appeared in the Exam | Boys who Appeared in the Exam | |
| A | 17% | 23% |
| B | 13.5% | 20% |
| C | 15% | 17% |
| D | 20% | 10% |
| E | 8.5% | 21% |
| F | 26% | 9% |
What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City E?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
City E has candidates, of whom are boys. That leaves 6630 − 5040 = 1590 girls. The difference between the number of boys and girls is 5040 − 1590 = 3450.
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