PU-MET : Panjab University MBA Entrance Exam with MCQ Answers 2024

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Study the following table and answer the questions

Number of Candidates Appeared and Qualified in a Competitive Examination from Different States over the Years
State 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
App. Qual. App. Qual. App. Qual. App. Qual. App. Qual.
M 5200 720 8500 980 7400 850 6800 775 9500 1125
N 7500 840 9200 1050 8450 920 9200 980 8800 1020
P 6400 780 8800 1020 7800 890 8750 1010 9750 1250
Q 8100 950 9500 1240 8700 980 9700 1200 8950 995
R 7800 870 7600 940 9800 1350 7600 945 7990 885

What is the average candidates who appeared from state Q during the givens years
A: 8700
B: 8760
C: 8990
D: 8920

The answer is: C

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Explanation

To find the average number of candidates who appeared from state Q during the given years, follow these steps:

Step 1: Extract the Data for State Q

The number of candidates who appeared from state Q in each year:

  • 1997: 8100
  • 1998: 9500
  • 1999: 8700
  • 2000: 9700
  • 2001: 8950

Step 2: Calculate the Total

8100+9500+8700+9700+8950=449508100 + 9500 + 8700 + 9700 + 8950 = 44950 

Step 3: Find the Average

A =44950/5 = 8990 

Step 4: Choose the Closest Option

The correct answer is C: 8990.