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The following table presents the details about the number of students enrolled in three different academic programmes namely. B.A., B.C.A. and B.B.A. in five different colleges (A-E) during the year 2020. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions:

College-wise enrollment of students

College

Academic programme

B.A.

B.C.A. 

B.B.A.

A

275 

350 

425 

B

300 

325 

475 

C

325 

300 

325 

D

450 

375 

425 

E

325 

425 

225 

What is the average number of students studying B.C.A. in all the five colleges together?

The correct answer is 355

Analyzing Student Enrollment Data

The question asks us to calculate the average number of students enrolled in the B.C.A. program across the five different colleges (A, B, C, D, and E) based on the provided table. To find the average, we need to sum the number of B.C.A. students in each college and then divide the total sum by the number of colleges.

College B.A. B.C.A. B.B.A.
A 275 350 425
B 300 325 475
C 325 300 325
D 450 375 425
E 325 425 225

Calculating the Total Number of B.C.A. Students

First, let's identify the number of students studying B.C.A. in each of the five colleges from the table:

  • College A: 350 students
  • College B: 325 students
  • College C: 300 students
  • College D: 375 students
  • College E: 425 students

Now, we sum up the number of B.C.A. students from all five colleges:

Total B.C.A. Students = 350 + 325 + 300 + 375 + 425

Total B.C.A. Students = 1775

Calculating the Average Number of B.C.A. Students

The average number of students studying B.C.A. across all five colleges is calculated by dividing the total number of B.C.A. students by the number of colleges (which is 5).

Average = \(\frac{\text{Total number of B.C.A. students}}{\text{Number of colleges}}\)

Average = \(\frac{1775}{5}\)

Average = 355

Therefore, the average number of students studying B.C.A. in all five colleges together is 355.

Summary of Steps

  1. Identify the number of B.C.A. students in each college from the table.
  2. Calculate the sum of B.C.A. students across all colleges.
  3. Divide the total sum by the number of colleges (5) to find the average.

Revision Table: Key Terms and Concepts

Term Definition/Concept Relevance to Question
Average The sum of a set of numbers divided by the count of numbers in the set. The core calculation required to answer the question.
Enrollment The number of students registered in a program or institution. The data presented in the table relates to student enrollment numbers.
Data Interpretation Analyzing data presented in tables, charts, or graphs to answer questions. The overall skill being tested by this question.
Academic Programme A specific course of study, e.g., B.A., B.C.A., B.B.A. The question focuses on the enrollment in one specific program (B.C.A.).

Additional Information: Understanding Averages

The average, also known as the mean, is a common measure of central tendency. It gives us a single value that represents the typical or central value of a set of numbers. Calculating the average is useful in various contexts, such as finding the average score in a test, the average income, or in this case, the average enrollment in a program across different institutions.

Calculating the average involves two main steps:

  • Summation: Adding up all the values in the set.
  • Division: Dividing the sum by the total count of values.

Understanding how to calculate and interpret averages is fundamental in data analysis and quantitative aptitude questions.

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    Female teachers

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    North

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    5000

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