Quantitative Aptitude Ques 599

Question: Directions: Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given. [SBI (SO) 2016]

University Total number of faculty members Percentage of associate professors Total number of female faculty members Number of female associate professors A 100 65 72 52 B 80 55 56 30 C 55 60 40 24 D 90 70 72 48 Note Faculty members consist of only professors and associate professors in the given universities. What is the respective ratio between the number of female professors in university B and that in university D?

Options:

A) 17: 11

B) 13: 11

C) 15: 11

D) 17: 12

E) 13: 12

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Answer:

Correct Answer: E

Solution:

  • Number of female professors in B $ =56-30=26 $ Number of female professors in D $ =72-48=24 $

$ \therefore $ Required ratio $ =\frac{26}{24}=\frac{13}{12} $