RRB NTPC · Question 73
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 |
For which year, is the ratio of the number of candidates who were selected to the number of candidates who qualified the highest? A. 1998 B. 2000 C. 2001 D. 1999
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Answer: (A) D
Explanation
Selected/qualified: 1997 0.111, 1998 0.096, 1999 0.128, 2000 0.106, 2001 0.088. The highest ratio is in 1999.