The table shows the total number of seats in each college (in brackets) and the number of students admitted to different streams in a particular year.
| Stream | College W (500) | College X (500) | College Y (1000) | College Z (1000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 100 | 150 | 350 | 300 |
| Art | 100 | 100 | 300 | 350 |
| Engineering | 50 | 50 | 150 | 150 |
| Medical | 150 | 50 | 50 | 100 |
What is the percentage of vacant seats?
A17.66
B15.66
C14.22
D16.67 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 16.67
Explanation
Total seats are 3000 and total admissions 2500, leaving 500 vacant; 500 over 3000 times 100 is 16.67%. Hence option D.
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