Question

The number of teachers in university B is approximately what per cent of the total number of teachers in uiversity D and university E together?

• A. 55
• B. 59
• C. 49
• D. 45
• E. 65

Answer 1

The correct option is C 49

Number of teachers in university B
$=\frac{17\times 6400}{100}=1088$
Number of teachers in university D
$=\frac{6\times 6400}{100}=384$
Number of teachers in university E
$=\frac{29\times 6400}{100}=1856$
$\therefore$ Required percentage
$=\frac{1088}{1856+384}\times 100=\frac{108800}{2240}=48.57\%=49\%$