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% |
In which of the following years did the performance of girls show maximum improvement as compared to the previous year?
A2019
B2020
C2022 ✓ Correct
D2023
Correct answer: (C) 2022
Explanation
Look at the year on year change in the girls passed percentage. It rises by 10 in 2019, by 13 in 2020, falls in 2021, rises by 20 in 2022 and falls again in 2023. The largest single year jump is 20 marks in 2022, so 2022 shows the maximum improvement.
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