The table gives, for five villages V1-V5, the percentage distribution of the total children and of the children attending school. Total children in all five villages = 5800; total children attending school = 3600.
| Village | Share of total children (5800) | Share of children attending school (3600) |
|---|---|---|
| V1 | 16% | 15% |
| V2 | 24% | 28% |
| V3 | 11% | 14% |
| V4 | 18% | 21% |
| V5 | 31% | 22% |
What is the average number of children who do not attend school from villages V2, V3 and V5 together?
A512
B508 ✓ Correct
C540
D532
Correct answer: (B) 508
Explanation
Children not attending are 384 from V2, 134 from V3 and 1006 from V5 (1798 minus 792); the sum 1524 divided by 3 gives 508. Hence option B.
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