SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.
In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people
left the (1) ______ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several
major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner, (2) ______
environment. There are fewer jobs in ‘heavy’ industries like steel and power generation. (3)
______, there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery.
Besides, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to (4) ______
to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be
‘spread cities’ – cities are growing fast, but (5) ______, away from city centres and people are
choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away.

Study the histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows.

By whta percentage is the number of students who obtained marks between 200 and 300 more than the number of students who obtained 350 or more marks?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer in option 4 i.e. 40%

Number of students who secured marks between 200 and 300 = 45 + 60 = 105 

Number of students who secured marks between 350 or more marks = 40 + 35 = 75

The required percentage = (105 - 75)/75 × 100 = 30/75 × 100