RRB NTPC · Question 1
Read the information given below and answer the questions that follow: The following table gives the data on the number of students who appeared, qualified, and was selected from various states on a national level exam.
| Students who | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State | Appeared | Qualified | Were Selected |
| Maharashtra | 8500 | 950 | 80 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 5600 | 620 | 85 |
| Kerala | 7500 | 720 | 78 |
| Delhi | 4800 | 400 | 48 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 7000 | 650 | 70 |
What percentage of students who appeared in the exam were selected ?
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Answer: (A) 1.08%
Explanation
Total appeared = 8500 + 5600 + 7500 + 4800 + 7000 = 33,400. Total selected = 80 + 85 + 78 + 48 + 70 = 361. 361/33400 × 100 ≈ 1.08%.