Directions (1 - 5): The subject wise number of applicants for the year 2008 and 2009 in a college is given in the following chart. study the graph and answer the questions.
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The number of Chemistry seeking applicants increased by:

A. 17.26%

B. 18.89%

C. 19.25%

D. 21.08%

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & \text{Required percentage increase} \cr & = \frac{2580 - 2170}{2170} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{410}{2170} \times 100 \cr & = 18.89\% \cr} $$

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