Question

Study the following bar chart and answer the questions based on it.
The histogram below shows the marks of $50$ students in an examination. Examine the diagram and answer the questions.
If the minimum marks for passing is $40$, then what percentage of students have failed in the examination?

• A. $5$%
• B. $10$%
• C. $14$%
• D. $28$%

Answer 1

The correct option is B $10$%

Number of students scoring marks less than $40=5$
Required percentage = $\frac{5}{50}\times 100\Rightarrow$ $10$%