Question

Study the table and answer the given questions
Note: Few data are missing (indicated by -) in the table. You are expected to calculate those values based on the given information.
Q. In Ernakulam, Respective ratio of male and female students who applied for the test is 9:8 and the number of female candidates who attended the test is 180. What is the number of candidates who cleared the exam from Ernakulam?

• A. 153
• B. 157
• C. 160
• D. 163

Answer 1

The correct option is A 153

In Ernakulam,
No. of male candidates applies = 9x
Female students = 8x
Females who attended the test = 180
Therefore, Females applied = 180+60 = 240
8x = 240 x = 30
$\text{Therefore, Males applied}=9\times 30=270$
Total students Applied = 240+270 = 510
Candidates who cleared the test = 30% of 510 = 153