Study the given table and answer the question that follows.
The table shows the number of students studying in 6 different classes of 6 different schools.
| Schools | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| P | 152 | 160 | 145 | 156 | 147 | 144 |
| Q | 148 | 166 | 150 | 155 | 157 | 143 |
| R | 161 | 152 | 140 | 145 | 143 | 165 |
| S | 159 | 142 | 149 | 140 | 142 | 168 |
| T | 147 | 144 | 158 | 163 | 154 | 150 |
| U | 150 | 160 | 162 | 160 | 160 | 140 |
| Total | 917 | 924 | 904 | 919 | 903 | 910 |
Which class has the minimum number of students from all schools together?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. IX.
Given that
The total number of students studying in class V from 6 different schools = 917
The total number of students studying in class VI from 6 different schools = 924
The total number of students studying in class VII from 6 different schools = 904
The total number of students studying in class VIII from 6 different schools = 919
The total number of students studying in class IX from 6 different schools = 903
The total number of students studying in class X from 6 different schools = 910
Hence, the minimum number of students from all schools together in class IX