The given histogram shows the marks scored by 40 students in a test of mximum 30 marks.
What is the percentage of students who scored less than 50% marks?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 42.5
Total marks = 30
50% of the marks = 15
Students who got less than 15 marks = 2 + 8 + 7 = 17
Percentage of the students who got less than 15 marks = (17/40) × 100
⇒ 42.5%