The following table shows the percentage of girls who passed in an examination and the percentage of boys who failed in that exam in a school during the six years from 2018 to 2023. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
Year-wise Result details of Students
| Year | Percentage of Girls who passed | Percentage of Boys who failed |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32% | 40% |
| 2019 | 42% | 60% |
| 2020 | 55% | 25% |
| 2021 | 40% | 30% |
| 2022 | 60% | 50% |
| 2023 | 42% | 80% |
If in the year 2018, the total number of boys who appeared in the exam is 600, then what is the percentage difference between the percentage of boys who passed and the percentage of girls who passed in the exam?
A18%
B23%
C25%
D28% ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 28%
Explanation
In 2018 boys failed is 40 percent, so boys passed is 60 percent. Girls passed is 32 percent. The difference between the two passing percentages is 60 minus 32 which is 28 percent. The figure of 600 boys is not needed because the question asks only for the percentage difference.
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