Prelims 2026 · CSAT / Quantitative Aptitude · Question 70
In a recruitment process, the selection of candidates is based on their performance in three components. The weightages of the components 1, 2 and 3 are 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5, respectively. Use the data given below and find the cutoff score if exactly three candidates are to be selected :
| Candidate | Score in component 1 | Score in component 2 | Score in component 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Answer
5.1
Weighted scores: Candidate 1 = 0.2×5 + 0.3×4 + 0.5×6 = 5.2; Candidate 2 = 5.1; Candidate 3 = 5.2; Candidate 4 = 4.5; Candidate 5 = 5.0. The top three are 5.2, 5.2, and 5.1. So the cutoff score for selecting exactly three candidates is 5.1.