Total number of candidates qualified from all the states together in 1997 is approximately what percentage of the total number of candidates qualified from all the states together in 1998?

• 72%
• 77%
• 80%
• 83%

Correct Answer: 80%

Explanation:

Required percentage	= (720 + 840 + 780 + 950 + 870) x 100 % (980 + 1050 + 1020 + 1240 + 940)
	= 4160 x 100 % 5230
	= 79.54% 80%.