Quantitative Techniques Question 7
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Data regarding number of foreign students (males females) from different countries- A, B, C, D and E, taking in higher level education in the country XYZ in the year 2014. Total number of foreign students (males females) = 9000 Foreign Female Students = 3500 What is the average number of male students from countries C, D and E?
Options:
A) 910
B) 915
C) 900
D) 945
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Answer:
Correct Answer; A
Solution:
- (a) Male students from country C = 280 Male students from country D = $\frac{9000 \times 25}{100}-\frac{3500 \times 40}{100} $ $ =2250-1400 =850 $ Male students from country E $\frac{9000 \times 24}{100}-\frac{3500 \times 16}{100} $ $ =2160-560 =1600 $ Required average = $\frac{2808501600}{3}=\frac{2730}{3}=910 $