Question : The given histogram shows the height of the students.
The number of students whose height is in the class interval 170-175 is what per cent less than the number of students whose height is in the interval 165-170? (correct to one decimal place)
Option 1: 14.3%
Option 2: 19.5%
Option 3: 11.5%
Option 4: 17.3%
Correct Answer: 14.3%
Solution :
The number of students whose height is in the class interval 170-175 = 12
The number of students whose height is in the class interval 165-170 = 14
Required percentage =
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Hence, the correct answer is 14.3%.