Discussion Forum



Directions: Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Semester Fees (In thousands) For Five Different Courses In 6 Different Years.

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1)

The semester fee charged for M.Phil course in the year 2008 was approximately what percentage of the semester fee charged for M.Sc course in the year 2009 ?


A) 67

B) 84

C) 80

D) 76

E) 72

Answer:

Option E

Explanation:

Required percentage

= $\left\{\frac{(12.7 \times 1000)}{(17.7\times1000)}\times100\right\}$ %

= $\left(\frac{127}{177}\times100\right)$%

= $\frac{12700}{177}$% = 71.75% = 72% (approx.)