Question

    If the number of students passed in Business is

    increased by 30 and the number of students passed in Accounts is decreased by 30, then the number of students passed in Accounts is approximately what percent of the number of students passed in Business?
    A 64% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 52% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 66% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 72% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Business = 2400 × 25/100 = 600 After increasing 30 students = 600 + 30 = 630 Accounts = 2400 × 15/100 = 360 After decreasing 30 students = 360 – 30 = 330 Required percentage = 330/630 ×100 = 52.4% ≈ 52%

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