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 2019, the total number of boys and the total number of girls who appeared in the exam are 800 each, then what is the sum of the total number of boys and girls who passed in that year?
A650
B656 ✓ Correct
C662
D668
Correct answer: (B) 656
Explanation
In 2019 boys failed is 60 percent, so boys passed is 40 percent of 800 which is 320. Girls passed is 42 percent of 800 which is 336. Their sum is 320 plus 336 which is 656.
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