SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CGL - 12th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

Direction:This table shows the percentage of students passing out of five different colleges over three years. It is given that from each college, 200 students appeared every year.

Years College
A B C D E
2015 68 65 80 92 72
2016 72 68 88 95 75
2017 74 77 92 98 73

 

Which is the ratio of the number of students passing to those failing from college E in the year 2015?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. 18 : 7

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Ratio

Extract the data from the table

In College E:

Total appeared = 200

Total passed = 200 × 0.72 = 144

Hence, total failed = 200 – 144 = 56

Required ratio = 144 : 56 = 18 : 7

 

 

144 : 56

Divide by 8:

= 18 : 7