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SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-1 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    In an examination 42% candidates failed in Hindi and 52% failed in English. 17% failed in both the subjects. If 69 candidates passed in both the subjects. What is the total number of candidates appeared?

    A) 600                              

    B)  500     

    C)  400                             

    D)  300

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    If x % failed in Hindi and y% failed in English and z% failed in both. Then, the percentage of candidates who passed in both subjects \[=[(100-(x+y-z)]%\] \[=[100-(42+52-17)]%\] \[=[100-77]%=23%\] Number of candidates appeared \[=\frac{100\times 69}{23}=300\]


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