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 ratio of students admitted to the science stream and the engineering stream?
A9:4 ✓ Correct
B7:4
C11:5
D9:5
Correct answer: (A) 9:4
Explanation
Science totals 900 and Engineering 400; the ratio 900:400 reduces to 9:4. Hence option A.
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