Question

Based on the information given below, answer the questions that follow.

Percentage of professors and Assistant Professors together teaching six different subjects in University ‘X’

Total number = 150

Percentage of Professors teaching six different subjects in University ‘X’

Total number = 50

What is the approximate average number of professors teaching Computer Science, Psychology, English and Sociology ?

• A. 9
• B. 8
• C. 10
• D. 11
• E. 17

Answer 1

The correct option is A

9

Professors of Computer Science, Psychology, English and Sociology
= (22+12+24+16)$\%$ of 50
= 74 $\%$ of 50 = $\frac{50\times 74}{100}=37$
$\therefore$ Required average = $\frac{37}{4}\approx 9$