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 the year 2015, the percentage of candidates who passed in State X and Y taken together was nearly:
A10%
B25% ✓ Correct
C50%
D66%
Correct answer: (B) 25%
Explanation
Those who passed in 2015 are 215 plus 228 = 443 out of 930 plus 900 = 1830 who appeared; 443 over 1830 times 100 is about 24%, nearly 25%. Hence option B.
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