The following table shows the number of students (Boys and Girls) and the percentage of girls who passed in a 10+2 examination from six different schools (A-F) in the year 2023 and 2024. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
School-wise Details of Students Passing in a 10+2 examination
| School | 2023 Number of Passed Students | 2023 Percentage of Passed Girls | 2024 Number of Passed Students | 2024 Percentage of Passed Girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 500 | 46% | 550 | 44% |
| B | 600 | 42% | 640 | 40% |
| C | 650 | 56% | 560 | 45% |
| D | 720 | 60% | 800 | 48% |
| E | 600 | 54% | 840 | 55% |
| F | 650 | 50% | 750 | 36% |
The average number of girls who passed in the year 2024 from all the six schools is ______ % of the number of students who passed from School A in the year 2023.
A61.1
B62.2 ✓ Correct
C63.3
D64.4
Correct answer: (B) 62.2
Explanation
Girls passed in 2024: A 242, B 256, C 252, D 384, E 462, F 270, total 1866, so the average is 1866 divided by 6, that is 311. School A passed 500 students in 2023, and 311 divided by 500 times 100 is 62.2.
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