Data Interpretation Ques 272

Directions : Refer to the following graph and answer the given questions.

If the total number of scarves sold by stores $M$ and $N$ togeth- er in 2008 is $70 \%$ of that in 2006, what is the total number of scarves sold by stores $M$ and $N$ together in 2008?

(1) 408

(2) 406

(3) 414

(4) 396

(5) 415

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Correct Answer: 272.(2)

Solution: (2) Number of scarves sold by both stores in 2006

$=210+370=580$

$\therefore$ Number of scarves sold by these stores in 2008

$=\frac{580 \times 70}{100}=406$