Multiple choice

Directions: In the table, numbers of candidates applying for various posts across various companies are given. Study the table carefully and answer the question given below. Post → Companies ↓ I II III IV A 1060 950 1000 830 B 1050 1005 820 740 C 965 920 915 920 D 820 950 1002 960 E 720 825 760 765 What is the respective ratio of the total number of candidates applying for various posts in company A to the total number of candidates applying for various posts in company C?

  1. 29 : 27

  2. 31 : 29

  3. 32 : 31

  4. 32 : 29

  5. 31 : 32
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Explanation

Company A total: 1060 + 950 + 1000 + 830 = 3840. Company C total: 965 + 920 + 915 + 920 = 3720. Ratio A:C = 3840:3720 = 384:372. Dividing by 12: 32:31.

AI explanation

The total number of candidates applying in company A is 1060 + 950 + 1000 + 830 = 3840. The total number of candidates applying in company C is 965 + 920 + 915 + 920 = 3720. The required ratio is found by dividing both totals by their greatest common divisor, which is 120, yielding 3840 : 3720 = 32 : 31.

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