SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 150

SSC CPO 2024 - 27th June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q150

Directions: Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table shows the number of students studying in 6 different classes at 6 different schools.

School V VI VII VIII IX X
P 152 160 145 156 147 144
Q 148 166 150 155 157 143
R 161 152 140 145 143 165
S 159 142 149 140 142 168
T 147 144 158 163 154 150
U 150 160 162 160 161 140
Total 917 924 904 919 904 910

The number of students studying in class X from school P forms approximately what percentage of the total number of students studying in class X from all schools together?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e 16%.

Total number of students in class X in school P = 144

Total number of students in class X = 144 + 143 + 165 + 168 + 150 + 140 = 910

Required percentage = 144/910 × 100

⇒ 15.82 or 16% (approx)