Direction for 1 to 4: Analyze the table and answer the questions carefully
Question 1. The growth rate in students of Govt. Engg. Colleges compared to that of Private Engg. Colleges between 1995 – 96 and 1996 – 97 is
(a) more
(b) less
(c) equal
(d) 3/2
Question 2. What was the total number of engineering students in 1996 – 97?
(a) 28500
(b) 4400
(c) 4200
(d) 42000
Question 3. In 1997 – 98, what percent of Engg. Students were studying at IIT’s?
(a) 16
(b) 15
(c) 14
(d) 12
Question 4. The total number of Engg. Students in 1998 – 99, assuming a 10% reduction in the number over the previous year, is
(a) 5700
(b) 57000
(c) 44800
(d) none of these
Answers and Explanations
Analysis 
Answer 1. (C)
Growth rate (Govt. Engg. College) = (120 – 80) / 80 = 50%
Growth rate (Private Engg. College) = (180 – 120) / 120 = 50%.
Hence the growth rate is equal.
Answer 2. (D)
From the table we can say that Total number of students in 1996–97 = (180 + 120 + 75 + 40) x 100 = 41500 = 42000 (approx)
Answer 3. (C)
% of IIT students in 1997 – 98 = 80 /560 = 1/7 = 14% (approx.)
Answer 4. (D)
Total number of students in 1997–98 = (250 + 130 + 100 + 80) 100 = 56000,
Hence the total number of students in 1998-99 = 0.9 x 56000 = 50400. Hence (d) is the correct answer
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