Question

In an examination, there were 1000 boys and 800 girls. 60% of the boys and 50% of the girls passed. Find the percent of the candidates failed ?

• A. 46.4%
• B. 44.4%
• C. 48.4%
• D. 49.6%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 44.4%

Failed boys= (100 - 60)% = 40% Failed girls= (100 - 50)% = 50% Failed boys =1000×40/100=400 Failed girls =800×50/100=400 Required % of failed Candidates (400+400/1000+800)×100=(800/1800)×100 =44.4%