Data Interpretation Ques 124
Directions : Study the following pie-chart and table carefully and answer the questions given below :
Percentage wise 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 | $7: 9$ |
What is the total number of mobile phones sold of company B during August and September together?
(1) 10,000
(2) 15,000
(3) 10,500
(4) 9.5 thousand
(5) None of these
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution: (1) Mobile phones sold by company B :
August $\Rightarrow \frac{5}{9} \times 45000 \times \frac{22}{100}$
$=5500$
September
$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{5} \times 45000 \times \frac{25}{100}=4500$
Sum $=5500+4500$
$=10000$