The table gives the activity-wise enrolment in a school for 2020-21. A total of 3000 students, including 1750 girls, are enrolled. The first column is each activity's share of all 3000 students; the second is its share of the 1750 girls.
| Activity | Share of students (3000) | Share of girls (1750) |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 16% | 14% |
| Singing | 21% | 28% |
| Drawing | 14% | 16% |
| Dancing | 24% | 20% |
| Handicraft | 25% | 22% |
The number of girls enrolled in Dancing forms what percentage of the total number of students in the school? (rounded to two digits)
A9.32%
B11.67% ✓ Correct
C10.67%
D14.67%
Correct answer: (B) 11.67%
Explanation
Girls in Dancing are 20% of 1750 = 350; 350 over 3000 times 100 is 11.67%. Hence option B.
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