In a school, 60% are boys and 40% are girls. 20% of boys and 25% of girls get scholarship. What percent of students do not get scholarship? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a school, 60% are boys and 40% are girls. 20% of boys and 25% of girls get scholarship. What percent of students do not get scholarship?
A. 80%
B. 76%
C. 78%
D. 74%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Scholarship boys = 0.6×0.2 = 12% of total, girls = 0.4×0.25 = 10% of total. Total scholarship = 22%, without = 78%.

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