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

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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. 74%

C. 78%

D. 76%

Answer: Option C

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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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