Question

6000 candidates appeared in an examination of which 60% were boys if 12% of the girls and 14% of the boys failed in the examination

Answer 1

Total candidates appeared in an examination = 6000

boys appeared  = 60%  =(60/100) x 6000   =       3600

then girls appeared     (6000 - 3600)          =       2400

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Failed in the examinations

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boys  =  14% of 3600

          =   (14/100) x 3600                             =           504

girls   = 12% of 2400

         =   (12/100)  x  2400                            =           288

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