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Updated on: 15 Nov 2024, 00:27
Originally posted by Darkhorse12 on 18 Feb 2017, 05:36.
Last edited by Bunuel on 15 Nov 2024, 00:27, edited 2 times in total.
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After the elections the parliament, which consists of 400 members, is considering passing a new bill. If a bill requires 189 votes to be passed, will it pass? (Refer to the pie chart)
(1) Exactly 85% of the laborites will vote for the bill.
(2) None of the Republicans or Democrats will vote for the bill.
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I believe the OA is incorrect. Please confirm.
Thanks.
18 Feb 2017, 08:21
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Hi Darkhorse12,
Total members = 400
After election status (from pie chart):
Laborites --- 55% = 220
Democrats -- 12% = 48
Republicans --33% = 132
St 1:
Exactly 85% of the laborites will vote for the bill. ==> 85% of 220 = 187. No information regarding Democratic or Republicans. Hence, insufficient.
St 2:
None of the Republicans or Democrats will vote for the bill. => No information regarding Laborites. Hence, insufficient.
By combining St 1 and 2, we know that exactly 187 people have voted for the bill. Hence, the bill will not pass. A definite answer. Answer C
Hope this helps.
18 Feb 2017, 08:42
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Total members = 400
After election Laborites --- 55% = 220
(1) 85% of the laborites will vote for the bill = 220 *85/100 = 187. No information about Democratic or Republicans. Hence, Insufficient.
(2) None of the Republicans or Democrats will vote for the bill; i.e. 45% = 400*45/100 = 180 will not vote foe the bill.
No information about the rest. Hence, Insufficient.
(1) & (2) together, only 187 will vote for the bill and rest will not. So the bill will not pass. Hence, Sufficient.
Answer C.
After election Laborites --- 55% = 220
(1) 85% of the laborites will vote for the bill = 220 *85/100 = 187. No information about Democratic or Republicans. Hence, Insufficient.
(2) None of the Republicans or Democrats will vote for the bill; i.e. 45% = 400*45/100 = 180 will not vote foe the bill.
No information about the rest. Hence, Insufficient.
(1) & (2) together, only 187 will vote for the bill and rest will not. So the bill will not pass. Hence, Sufficient.
Answer C.
