Data Interpretation Ques 123
Directions : Study the following pie-chart and table carefully and answer the questions given below :
Percentagewise Distribution of the Number of Mobile Phones Sold by A Shopkeeper During Six Months Total number of mobile phones sold $\mathbf{=} \mathbf{4 5 0 0 0}$
The respective ratio between the number of mobile phones sold of company $A$ and company $B$ during six months
| Month | Ratio |
|---|---|
| July | $8: 7$ |
| August | $4: 5$ |
| September | $3: 2$ |
| October | $7: 5$ |
| November | $7: 8$ |
| December | $7: 9$ |
The number of mobile phones sold of company A during July is approximately what per cent of the number of mobile phones sold of company A during December?
(1) $110 \%$
(2) $140 \%$
(3) $150 \%$
(4) $105 \%$
(5) $130 \%$
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Correct Answer: (5)
Solution: (5) Mobile phones sold by company A :
July $\Rightarrow 45000 \times \frac{17}{100} \times \frac{8}{15}$
$=4080$
December $\Rightarrow 45000 \times \frac{16}{100} \times \frac{7}{16}$
$=3150$
Required percentage
$=\frac{4080}{3150} \times 100 \approx 130 \%$
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