Data Interpretation Ques 270
Directions : Refer to the following graph and answer the given questions.

The number of scarves sold by store M decreased by what per cent from 2004 to 2005 ?
(1) $40 \frac{5}{8}$
(2) $45 \frac{3}{8}$
(3) $42 \frac{3}{8}$
(4) $30 \frac{3}{8}$
(5) $35 \frac{5}{8}$
Show Answer
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution: (1) Required percentage de-
crease $=\left(\frac{320-190}{320}\right) \times 100$
$=\frac{1300}{32}=\frac{325}{8}=40 \frac{5}{8}$