In an examination, 900 students appeared. Out of these students; 56 % got first division, 27 % got second division and the remaining just passed. Assuming that no student failed; find the number of students who just passed. a) 225 b) 153 c) 245 d) 148 e) 298

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Answer: B

The number of students with first division = 56 % of 900

 = 56/100 × 900

= 50400/100

 = 504

And, the number of students with second division = 27 % of 900

 = 27/100 × 900

 =24300/100

 = 243

Therefore, the number of students who just passed = 900 – (504 + 243)

 = 900- 747

 = 153

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