The following table represents the number of candidates that appeared and qualified in a competitive examination from different states over five years. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
|
State |
Year |
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1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
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|
Appeared |
Qualified |
Appeared |
Qualified |
Appeared |
Qualified |
Appeared |
Qualified |
Appeared |
Qualified |
|
|
M |
5200 |
720 |
8500 |
980 |
7400 |
850 |
6800 |
775 |
9500 |
1125 |
|
N |
7500 |
840 |
9200 |
1050 |
8450 |
920 |
9200 |
980 |
8800 |
1020 |
|
P |
6400 |
780 |
8800 |
1020 |
7800 |
890 |
8750 |
1010 |
9750 |
1250 |
|
Q |
8100 |
950 |
9500 |
1240 |
8700 |
980 |
9700 |
1200 |
8950 |
995 |
What is the difference between the number of candidates qualifying in the year 1998, in the states M and P?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Difference in number of qualified candidates in M & P in 1998 = 1020 - 980= 40