SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CGL - 09 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

Directions: The given table shows the percentage of marks obtained by three students in three different subjects in an institute. (Maximum marks are given in brackets)

Subject/ Student

History (175) Geography (200) Botany (125)
Ram 54 87 71
Mohan 51 79 78
Shyam 75 49 76

If in order to pass the exam, a minimum of 105 marks is needed in History, how many students pass the exam?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1.

Marks obtained by Ram in History = 54% of 175 = 94.5

Marks obtained by Mohan in History = 51% of 175 = 89.25

Marks obtained by Shyam in History = 75% of 175 = 131.25

So, only Shyam will pass the exam.

Hence, the number of students who will pass the exam is 1.