The histogram below shows the number of candidates, in thousands, obtaining given ranges of marks in a State examination. Find the total number of candidates that sat for the examination

  • A 80,000
  • B 120,000
  • C 250,000
  • D 260,000
  • E 270,000
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The correct answer is E. 270,000

No of candidates = { 5 + 10 + 60 + 80 + 50 + 30 + 5 + 5 + 5}thousand = 270 x 1000 = 270000

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