RRB NTPC · Question 72
Read the information given below and answer the question that follows: Information about the Number of Candidates who appeared, qualified and then were selected in a Competitive Examination from Delhi over the years 1997 to 2001 is given below:
| Year | Appeared | Qualified | Selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8000 | 850 | 94 |
| 1998 | 4800 | 500 | 48 |
| 1999 | 7500 | 640 | 82 |
| 2000 | 9500 | 850 | 90 |
| 2001 | 9000 | 800 | 70 |
What is the average number of candidates selected over the given period (round it to the nearest integer)? A. 79 B. 77 C. 76 D. 74
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Answer: (C) B
Explanation
Average selected = (94 + 48 + 82 + 90 + 70)/5 = 384/5 = 76.8 ≈ 77.