This passage is from the Quantitative Techniques section (Quantitative Techniques Practice Set 2) of CLAT. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Passage – Quantitative Techniques Practice Set 2
The table below shows the number of applicants admitted to five National Law Universities (NLUs) over three years.
| University | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLU A | 180 | 210 | 240 |
| NLU B | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| NLU C | 120 | 150 | 180 |
| NLU D | 200 | 190 | 220 |
| NLU E | 100 | 130 | 170 |
Use the data given above to answer the following questions.
Questions
Question 1
What is the total increase in admissions across all universities from 2022 to 2024?
A. 250
B. 260
C. 270
D. 280
Question 2
Which university recorded the highest percentage increase in admissions from 2022 to 2024?
A. NLU A
B. NLU B
C. NLU C
D. NLU E
Question 3
What was the average number of admissions across all universities in 2023?
A. 168
B. 172
C. 176
D. 180
Question 4
What is the ratio of admissions in NLU D to NLU B in 2024?
A. 22 : 21
B. 11 : 10
C. 21 : 22
D. 10 : 11
Question 5
If the admission intake of NLU C increases by 20% in 2025 from its 2024 value, what will be the expected intake?
A. 204
B. 210
C. 216
D. 220
Question 6
Which university showed a decline in admissions between any two consecutive years?
A. NLU A
B. NLU B
C. NLU C
D. NLU D
Question 7
What percentage of the total admissions in 2024 was contributed by NLU A?
A. 22%
B. 23%
C. 24%
D. 25%
Solutions with Explanations
Answer 1: C
Total (2022) = 180 + 150 + 120 + 200 + 100 = 750
Total (2024) = 240 + 210 + 180 + 220 + 170 = 1020
Increase = 1020 − 750 = 270
Answer 2: D
Percentage increase:
NLU A = 60/180 = 33.33%
NLU B = 60/150 = 40%
NLU C = 60/120 = 50%
NLU E = 70/100 = 70% (highest)
Answer 3: C
Total (2023) =
210 + 180 + 150 + 190 + 130 = 860
Average = 860 ÷ 5 = 172 ❗ Wait check:
Actually:
860 ÷ 5 = 172
Correct answer: B
Answer 4: B
NLU D : NLU B (2024)
220 : 210
= 22 : 21
Correct answer: A
Answer 5: C
20% of 180 = 36
New intake = 180 + 36 = 216
Answer 6: D
NLU D:
200 → 190 (decline)
Answer 7: B
Total admissions (2024) = 1020
NLU A share:
240 / 1020 × 100 ≈ 23.5% ≈ 23%
