SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CGL - 21 April 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

The following bar graph shows the total number of youth (in lakhs) and the number of employed youth (in lakhs) in 5 states A, B, C, D and E.

How many youth (in lakhs) are unemployed in states B and D taken together?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3.5

The following bar graph shows the total number of youth (in lakhs) and the number of employed youth (in lakhs) in 5 states A, B, C, D, and E.

The unemployed youth in state B (in lakhs) = 8 - 7 = 1

The unemployed youth in state D (in lakhs) = 10 - 7.5 = 2.5

Total unemployed youth in states B and D taken together = 1 + 2.5 = 3.5