How many job applicants had applied if the ratio of selected to unselected was 19:17. If 1,200 less had applied and 800 less selected, then the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 1:1.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2. i.e. 7200
Selected : Unselected = 19 : 17
Total = 36x
ATQ,
⇒ x = 200
Total applicants = 36 × 200 = 7200