Study carefully the table given below and answer the question asked here under.
Number of students in different academic programs of a college are provided year-wise.
| Year | B.A. | B.Sc. | B.B.A. | B.Com. | B.C.A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150 | 25 | 50 | 45 | 75 |
| 2022 | 225 | 40 | 45 | 62 | 70 |
| 2023 | 450 | 65 | 30 | 90 | 73 |
| 2024 | 470 | 73 | 35 | 105 | 70 |
| 2025 | 500 | 80 | 36 | 132 | 74 |
Which program has the second highest percentage increase from 2021 to 2025 in the number of admitted students?
AB.A.
BB.Sc. ✓ Correct
CB.B.A.
DB.Com.
Correct answer: (B) B.Sc.
Explanation
Percentage rise from 2021 to 2025 is change divided by the 2021 value. B.A. rises from 150 to 500, a gain of about 233%. B.Sc. rises from 25 to 80, about 220%. B.Com. rises from 45 to 132, about 193%. B.B.A. actually falls. So B.A. is highest and B.Sc. is the second highest.
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