Exam: 10% ineligible, 60% of eligible males. 4320 males, total candidates: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Exam: 10% ineligible, 60% of eligible males. 4320 males, total candidates:
A. 7000
B. 7500
C. 7200
D. 8000
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Eligible = 0.9T, males = 0.6×0.9T = 0.54T = 4320 → T = 4320/0.54 = 8000.

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