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In an interview for computer firm 1,500 applicants were interviewed. If 12% of them were selected, how many applicants were selected? Also find the number of applicants who were not selected.

No. of applicants = 1,500

No. of persons selected is 12% of applicants


⇒


= 180


180 applicants were selected out of 1,500 applicants


If 180 selected means remaining are rejected


⇒ (1,500 – 180) are not selected


1,320 applicants were not selected.


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