Study carefully the table given below and answer the question asked here under. A college has four programs B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. and B.B.A. The results of the mid-semester and end-semester tests are shown in the table given below.
| Results | B.A. | B.Sc. | B.Com. | B.B.A. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed in both tests | 28 | 23 | 17 | 27 |
| Failed in mid-semester test but passed in end-semester test | 14 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| Passed in mid-semester test but failed in end-semester test | 6 | 17 | 9 | 15 |
| Passed in both tests | 64 | 55 | 46 | 76 |
Which program has the highest failure rate in the mid-semester test?
AB.A. ✓ Correct
BB.Sc.
CB.Com.
DB.B.A.
Correct answer: (A) B.A.
Explanation
Students who failed the mid-semester test are in the first row (failed both) plus the second row (failed mid, passed end). Counts are B.A. = 28 + 14 = 42 of 112 = 37.5%, B.Sc. = 35 of 107 = 32.7%, B.Com. = 25 of 80 = 31.3%, B.B.A. = 40 of 131 = 30.5%. B.A. has the highest rate.
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