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Direction: The table given below shows the distribution of students of three classes according to the sport they like. Some values are hidden intentionally in the table. Study the table and select the most appropriate answer.
Class	Class IX	Class X	Class. XI	Total
Sport
Cricket	32		35	96
Hockey	15%	20	6%
Volleyball		20%		95
Football	19
Tennis	25	14	24	63
Total		25%	150	360

What is the difference between the total number of students in Class IX and the number of students in Class XI who like Volleyball?

A)  79                               

B)  89          

C)  67                               

D)  69          

E)  61

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

Sport	Class IX	Class X	Class XI	Total
Cricket	32	29	35	96
Hockey	15%= 18	20	6% = 9	47
Volleyball	26	18	51	95
Football	19	9	31	59
Tennis	25	14	24	63
Total	120	25% = 90	150	360

The given table can be completed by adding up all the totals and calculating the required percentages. The final complete table is shown above.  Total number of students in Class IX =120 The number of students who like Volleyball in Class XI=51 Reqd difference = 120 - 51 = 69