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In an examination, the ratio of successful to unsuccessful candidates is 11 : 8. If 80 more candidates have applied and 30 fewer became unsuccessful, then the ratio of applied candidates to unsuccessful candidates becomes 12 : 5. Find the number of total applied applicants initially.1. 14,4402. 15,0003. 12,0004. 13,0005. 13,500

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 14,440

GIVEN:

The ratio of successful to unsuccessful candidates is 11x : 8x

Total number of applied candidates = 19x

CALCULATION:

(19x + 80)/(8x - 30) = 12/5

⇒ 95x + 400 = 96x - 360

⇒ x = 760

Total applicants = 19 × 760 = 14,440 

∴ The correct answer is 14,440



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