Percentage distribution of candidates enrolled and passed a Ph.D. entrance exam, seven institutes A–G. Total enrolled = 17100; total passed = 11400.
| Institute | Enrolled (%) | Passed (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 16 | 12 |
| B | 22 | 18 |
| C | 15 | 17 |
| D | 10 | 13 |
| E | 17 | 16 |
| F | 8 | 9 |
| G | 12 | 15 |
What percentage of candidates passed the exam from Institute F, out of the total number of candidates enrolled in F?
A50%
B62.5%
C75% ✓ Correct
D80%
Correct answer: (C) 75%
Explanation
The answer is 75 percent.
The enrolled candidates in F are 8 percent of 17100, which is 1368.
The passed candidates from F are 9 percent of 11400, which is 1026.
So the pass rate is 1026 divided by 1368, times 100.
That is 75 percent.
So 75 percent of the enrolled candidates in F passed.
So the answer is 75 percent.
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