The following table shows admitted students in an institute during the academic years 2015 to 2020 in different courses. [Table] Which course had the highest growth rate (in percentage) during the period from 2015 to 2020?

The following table shows admitted students in an…

The following table shows admitted students in an institute during the academic years 2015 to 2020 in different courses.

Which course had the highest growth rate (in percentage) during the period from 2015 to 2020?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Arts.

According to the given table,

Percentage growth rate from 2015 to 2020 in Engineering = ${{1400 - 1200} \over 1200} \times 100$

⇒ ${200 \over 1200} \times 100$ = 16.66%

Percentage growth rate from 2015 to 2020 in Science = ${{950 - 850} \over 850} \times 100$

⇒ ${100 \over 850} \times 100$ = 11.76%

Percentage growth rate from 2015 to 2020 in Arts = ${{750 - 450} \over 450} \times 100$

⇒ ${300 \over 450} \times 100$ = 66.66%

Percentage growth rate from 2015 to 2020 in Management = ${{320 - 240} \over 240} \times 100$

⇒ ${80\over 240} \times 100$ = 33.33%

Hence the highest growth rate (in percentage) during the period from 2015 to 2020 is in Arts.