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

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Number of Candidates Appeared and Qualified in a Competitive Examination from Different States over the Years

State	1997		1998		1999		2000		2001
State	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

In Which of the given years the number of candidates appeared from State P has maximum percentage of qualified candidates ?

A: 1997

B: 1998

C: 1999

D: 2001

The answer is: D

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Step 1: Compute the Qualification Percentage for Each Year

Percentage = (Qualified Candidates/Appeared Candidates)×100

For 1997: (780/6400)×100=12.19%

For 1998: (1020/8800)×100=11.59%

For 1999: (890/7800)×100=11.41%

For 2000:(1010/8750)×100=11.54%

For 2001:(1250/9750)×100=12.82%

Step 2: Identify the Maximum Percentage

The highest percentage is 12.82% in the year 2001.

Step 3: Choose the Correct Answer

The correct option is D: 2001.