1200 boys and 800 girls appeared in an examination. If 60% of the boys and 40% of the girls passed the examination, what is the percentage of candidates who failed in the examination?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Candidates who failed in the exam:
Boys = 40% = 480
Girls = 60% = 480
Total = 960
Percentage of candidates who failed in the exam = \(\frac{960 }{ 2000}\) x 100 = 48%