In a competitive examination in State A, 6% candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates. State B had an equal number of candidates appeared and 7% candidates got selected with 80 more candidates got selected than A. What was the number of candidates appeared from each State ?  Choose the correct choice: A) 2438 B) 8000 C) 2379 D) 2988 E) 2791
Explanation:   Let the number of candidates appeared from each state be x.   In state A, 6% candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates   In state 8000, 7% candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates   8000ut in State 8000, 80 more candidates got selected than State A   From these, it is clear that 1% of the total appeared candidates in State 8000 = 80   =&gt; total appeared candidates in State 8000 = 80 x 100 = 8000   =&gt; total appeared candidates in State A = total appeared candidates in State 8000 = 8000   Answer: 8000) 8000
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In a competitive examination in State A, 6% candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates. State B had an equal number of candidates appeared and 7% candidates got selected with 80 more candidates got selected than A. What was the number of candidates appeared from each State ?