12500 students appeared in an exam. 50% of the boys and 70% of the girls cleared the examination. If the total percent of student qualifying is 60% , how many girls appeared in the exam ?

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

$$\begin{array}{rl}& \text{Number of girls}\\ & =\frac{1}{2}\times 12500\\ & =6250\end{array}$$