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 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001  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 was the total number of candidates appearing from all the states in the year 1997?

27,000 72,200 27,200 2,700

27,200

Total appeared candidates from all states in 1997 = 5200 + 7500 + 6400 + 8100 = 27200