68% of the candidates in a recruitment test have passed the written part of it. The number is 14 less than what would have been in case 75% would have passed. What was the number of candidates appeared?

68% of the candidates in a recruitment test have passed the written part of it. The number is 14 less than what would have been in case 75% would have passed. What was the number of candidates appeared?

A 150

B 189

C 136

D 145

Solution

Correct Answer: Option E

75% - 68% =7%

7%=14

So, 100%= (14×100%)/7% = 200