In an examination, 5% of the applicants were found ineligible and 85% of the eligible candidates belonged to the general category. If 4275 eligible candidates belonged to other categories, then how many candidates applied for the examination? Pick one.
A) 28000	B) 30000	C) 32000	D) 33000	E) 35000
85% of the eligible candidate hence remaining 15% eligible candidate   = 4275   eligible candidates = 4275*100/15= 
<gadget id="calculator">4275*100/15</gadget>
<output>28_500</output>
28500   5% of the applicants were ineligible   95% of applicants= 28500   no of applicants = 28500*100/95= 
<gadget id="calculator">28500*100/95</gadget>
<output>30_000</output>
30000   ANSWER 30000
<result>B</result>
In an examination, 5% of the applicants were found ineligible and 85% of the eligible candidates belonged to the general category. If 4275 eligible candidates belonged to other categories, then how many candidates applied for the examination?