SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

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

Which state has the maximum number of unemployed youth ?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. D

Solution :

From the given graph,

The number of unemployed youth = total youth - employed youth

Unemployed youth in state A = 12 - 10.5 = 1.5 lakh

Unemployed youth in state B = 8 -7 = 1 lakh

Unemployed youth in state C = 11.5 - 10 = 1.5 lakh

Unemployed youth in state D = 10 - 7.5 = 2.5 lakh

Unemployed youth in state E =9 - 8 = 1 lakh

Hence the state has the maximum number of unemployed youth is state D with 2.5 lakh unemployed youth.