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CMAT 2025 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Medium · Percentages
Candidates in a competitive examination consisted of 60% men and 40% women. 70% men and 75% women cleared the qualifying test and entered the final test, where 80% men and 70% women were successful. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
A. Success rate is higher for women. B. More men cleared the examination than women. C. Success rate is higher for men. D. Overall success rate is below 50%
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A.
A only
- B.
A and D only
- C.
B and D only
- D.
B and C only
D
Explanation
Assume total candidates = 100. Men = 60, Women = 40. Successful men = . Successful women = . Success rate for men = . Success rate for women = . Hence, success rate is higher for men (C) and more men cleared the exam than women (B). Statements B and C are correct.
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