In the year 2008, the number of students studying Arts and Commerce together is what per cent of the number of studying these subject together in 2009?

In 2008, the number of students studying Arts and commerce together
= (12 + 22)/100 x 35000 = 34 x 350 = 11900
In 2009, the number of students studying Arts and Commerce together
= (11 + 24)/100 x 40000 = 35 x 400 = 14000
Hence, required percentage = 11900/14000 x 100 = 85%