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.
1. The number of physics seeking applicants increase by: A. 17.26% B. 18.89% C. 19.25% D. 21.08% Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: $$\eqalign{ & \text{Required percentage increase} \cr & = \frac{1454 - 1240}{1240} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{214}{1240} \times 100 \cr & = 17.258\% \cr & = 17.26\% \cr} $$
2. The subject for which demand is maximum: A. Chemistry B. Mathematics C. Computer D. Biotechnology Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: Maximum demand is Chemistry subject.
3. The number of Mathematics seeking applicants increased by: A. 17.26% B. 18.89% C. 19.25% D. 21.08% Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Answer & Solution Answer: Option C Solution: $$\eqalign{ & \text{Required percentage increase} \cr & = \frac{2230 - 1870}{1870} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{360}{1870} \times 100 \cr & = 19.25\% \cr} $$
4. The number of Chemistry seeking applicants increased by: A. 17.26% B. 18.89% C. 19.25% D. 21.08% Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: $$\eqalign{ & \text{Required percentage increase} \cr & = \frac{2580 - 2170}{2170} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{410}{2170} \times 100 \cr & = 18.89\% \cr} $$
5. The subject for which demand is minimum: A. Statistics B. Zoology C. Botany D. Microbiology Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Answer & Solution Answer: Option C Solution: Minimum demand is Botany subject.
