RRB NTPC · Question 99
The table below gives the number of students passing an exam in a particular town.
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 128734 | 115526 |
| 2017 | 130567 | 124313 |
| 2018 | 129209 | 122131 |
Find the approximate average pass percentage in all three years, if the number of students appearing for the exam in any given year is 354000.
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Answer: (D) 71%
Explanation
Total passed = 244,260 + 254,880 + 251,340 = 750,480 out of 3 × 354,000 = 1,062,000 appearing. Pass percentage ≈ 70.7%, about 71%.