The given bar graph reprsents the number of boys and girls in five different schools. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.
In which school is the percentage of girls the lowest ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. E
In school A, the percentage of girls = (500/1100) × 100 = 45.45 %
In school B, the percentage of girls = (550/1000) × 100 = 55 %
In school C, the percentage of girls = (650/1400) × 100 = 46.42 %
In school D, the percentage of girls = (600/1300) × 100 = 46.15 %
In school E, the percentage of girls = (650/1450) × 100 = 44.82 %
So, school E has the lowest percentage of girls.