Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1215

Question: Directions: Study the following graph carefully to answer the given questions. [SBI (PO) 2014]

Strength of seven technology institutes with specializations IT, Electronics and Mechanical in 2012 If out of the total number of students for all three specialisations together in institute Q number of students having liking for music, painting and cricket are in the ratio of 5: 6: 7 respectively, then what is the number of students liking music from this institute?

Options:

A) 250

B) 300

C) 350

D) 360

E) 280

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Total number of students in institute Q $ =360+300+240=900 $ From these, numbers of students liking music $ =\frac{5}{(5+6+7)}\times 900 $
    $ \Rightarrow $ $ \frac{5}{18}\times 900=250 $