The table gives the number of candidates who appeared (A), passed (P) and were selected (S) in a competitive examination in two states X and Y.
| Year | X appeared | X passed | X selected | Y appeared | Y passed | Y selected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 990 | 195 | 48 | 1120 | 240 | 60 |
| 2011 | 650 | 150 | 44 | 960 | 180 | 52 |
| 2012 | 840 | 180 | 50 | 885 | 177 | 64 |
| 2013 | 780 | 160 | 64 | 1040 | 220 | 60 |
| 2014 | 1020 | 220 | 72 | 980 | 280 | 68 |
| 2015 | 930 | 215 | 70 | 900 | 228 | 48 |
In State X, the overall pass percentage during the period 2010 to 2015 was nearly:
A5%
B40%
C20% ✓ Correct
D50%
Correct answer: (C) 20%
Explanation
State X's total passes are 1120 against 5210 who appeared; 1120 over 5210 times 100 is about 21.5%, nearly 20%. Hence option C.
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