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Directions: Study the following table and answer the question given below it: Number of students appeared (A) for an examination and percentage of students qualified (Q) in the examination from four different states over the years States P Q R S Years A Q A Q A Q A Q 2005 2,500 15% 8,000 20% 4,400 25% 3,200 18% 2006 5,600 16% 6,250 18% 5,000 30% 4,850 22% 2007 3,400 25% 5,900 19% 6,720 15% 4,800 14% 2008 8,120 20% 6,450 26% 7,200 23% 6,000 28% 2009 7,100 13% 6,000 30% 7,500 16% 7,000 29%

What is the average number of students who appeared for the examination from State S over the years?

  1. 4,850

  2. 5,090

  3. 5,170

  4. 4,900

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Appeared students for State S: 3200 + 4850 + 4800 + 6000 + 7000 = 25850. Average = 25850 / 5 = 5170.

AI explanation

From the table, the number of students appearing from State S over the years is 3200, 4850, 4800, 6000, and 7000. Adding these values gives a total of 25850 students. Dividing this total by the 5 years gives an average of 5170 students.

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