Data Interpretation Ques 301
Directions : Study the table and answer the given questions.
The following data are regarding number of shoes sold by five shops A, B, C, D & E in five different monthsJuly, August, September, October and November
Shops | A | B | C | D | E |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Months | |||||
July | 128 | 133 | 109 | 113 | 117 |
August | 103 | 115 | 121 | 87 | 163 |
September | 135 | 126 | 111 | 121 | 217 |
October | 174 | 168 | 148 | 173 | 232 |
November | 240 | 257 | 227 | 307 | 328 |
The number of shoes sold by shop E in September was approximately what percent more than the number of shoes sold by shop B in the same month?
(1) 60
(2) 65
(3) 78
(4) 72
(5) 84
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Correct Answer: 301.(4)
Solution: (4) Required per cent
$=\left(\frac{217-126}{126}\right) \times 100$
$=\frac{9100}{126} \approx 72$