SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 17/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

The table given below shows the number of applicants who have applied for exam at various centres as percentage of total number of applicants. The table also shows the number of online applicants and absent applicants as a percentage of total applicants of each centre. Total number of applicants is 12,00,000.

 Exam Centre  Total Applicants  Online Applicants  Absent Applicants
          F            15%           30%             36%
         G            25%           44%             25%
         H            20%           52%             32%
         J            24%           46%             18%
         K            16%           38%             20%

 If A equals to 15% of total applicants who are present at exam centre F and B equals to present applicants at exam centre K , then A is what percent of B?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 ie 15.18

A= 15% of 81%

B = 80% 

(A/B) × 100 = (15 × 81) / 80 

                     = 1215/80 × 100

                     = 15.18 %