Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Number of Candidates Who Appeared, Qualified and Selected in a Competitive Examination from Five States Delhi, H.P, U.P, Punjab and Haryana Over the Years 1994 to 1998
The number of candidates selected from Haryana during the period under review is approximately what percent of the number selected from Delhi during this period?
A.
79.5%
B.
81%
C.
84.5%
D.
88.5%
Correct answer is D
Required percentage = [ (75 + 75 + 55 + 60 + 75)/(94 + 48 + 82 + 90 + 70) x 100 ] %
= [ 340/384 x 100 ] %
= 88.54%
≈ 88.5%
