1.  Combining the states P and Q together in 1998, what is the percentage of the candidates qualified to that of the candidate appeared?

A. 10.87%
B. 11.49%
C. 12.35%
D. 12.54%
E. 13.05%

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Required percentage
= [ (1020 + 1240) x 100 ] %
(8800 + 9500)
= [ 2260 x 100 ] %
18300
= 12.35%.