Data Interpretation Ques 184
Directions : In the following table, the number of officers and clerks working in five different departments of an office is given. Read the table carefully and answer the questions given below it.
| Department | Officer | Clerk |
|---|---|---|
| A | 145 | 125 |
| B | 152 | 128 |
| C | 136 | 124 |
| D | 164 | 126 |
| E | 148 | 122 |
By what percent is the number of officers more than that of clerks taking all the departments together?
(1) $16.8 \%$
(2) $17.2 \%$
(3) $19.2 \%$
(4) $15.8 \%$
(5) None of these
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution: (3) Required per cent
$=\frac{745-625}{625} \times 100=\frac{12000}{625}$
$=19.2 \%$
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