Directions (1-5) : Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
Data regarding number of graduates studying various courses in University A and that in University B in the year 2001.

(Note : Universities A and B offer courses in six Courses only, namely Commerce, Science, Engineering, Arts, Management and Law.)

  • In University A, Graduates in commerce, science and engineering together constituted 60% of the total number of graduates (in all the given six courses together). Graduates in Arts, Management and Law were 1300, 1440 and 860 respectively. Commerce graduates were 25% more than that of engineering graduates. Management graduates were 20% less than that of science graduates.
  • In University B, commerce graduates were 10% less than the commerce graduates in University A.
  • In University B, management graduates were 900 and they constituted 12% of the total number of graduates (in all the given six courses together). Also management graduates were 40% less than that of science graduates. Total number of graduates in engineering and arts together were double the total number of graduates in management and law together.
Total number of graduates (in all the given six courses together) in University A, was what percent more than that in University B?

A) 10%

B) 0.2

C) 25%

D) 30%

E) 15%

Correct answer:
B) 0.2

Description for Correct answer:
Day City Time
Monday Madrid 10
Tuesday Sydney 5
Wednesday Dubai 9
Thursday London 6
Friday Zurich 8
Saturday Rome 4
Sunday Paris 7


Required percentage = \( \frac{9000-7500}{7500} \times 100 \)

= \( \frac{1500}{7500} \times 100 \) = 20%


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