Question

The percentage increase/decrease in the number of the qualified to the appeared candidates in the state B is ___ in 1992.

• A. 1.63% decrease
• B. 2.25% increase
• C. 1.63% increase
• D. 1.50% decrease

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1.63% decrease

Required decrease in percentage $=\left\{\right(\frac{864}{7200})-(\frac{840}{8100}\left)\right\}\times 100\%=1.63\%$