Question

Study the given data and answer the question that follows:
Comparative Data of few States \[ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{States} & \textbf{Infant Mortality Rate (2020)} & \textbf{Literacy Rate (2017--18)} & \textbf{Net Attendance Rate (Class 1 to 5)} \\ \hline \text{State A} & 28 & 82 & 73 \\ \text{State B} & 6 & 94 & 94 \\ \text{State C} & 27 & 62 & 69 \\ \hline \end{array} \]
By how many of the following points does State B’s literacy rate exceed from State A in 2017--18?

• A. 12
• B. 10
• C. 16
• D. 14

Hint:

When comparing two numerical values in a data table, subtract the smaller value from the larger value to find the difference.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: To find how much one value exceeds another, we subtract the smaller value from the larger value. Step 1: {\color{red}Identify the literacy rates from the table.}

• Literacy Rate of State A (2017--18) = 82
• Literacy Rate of State B (2017--18) = 94

Step 2: {\color{red}Find the difference.} \[ 94 - 82 = 12 \]
Step 3: {\color{red}Select the correct option.} State B’s literacy rate exceeds State A’s literacy rate by: \[ 12 points \] Therefore, the correct answer is Option (A).