SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CHSL - 04 July 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

The given table shows the number of candidates who have appeared, qualified and been selected in an examination from two states A and B over the years 2001 to 2005.

Years State A State B
  Applied Qualified Selected Applied Qualified Selected
2001 8000 850 94 8200 680 85
2002 4800 500 48 6800 600 70
2003 7500 640 82 6500 525 65
2004 9500 850 90 7800 720 84
2005 9000 800 70 5700 485 60

In the year 2001, the percentage of candidates who were selected over the candidates who applied in State A is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1.175%.

the candidates who applied in State A in the year 2001 = 8000

The candidates who were selected in State A in the year 2001  = 94

Percentege = 94/8000 × 100 = 1.175%