The given table represents the number of engineers recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of engineers recruited by company B in 2014 and 2017 is what percentage of the total number of engineers recruited by C during 2015 to 2019 ?

39.2

Total number of engineers recruited by company B in 2014 and 2017

= 90 + 106 = 196

Total number of engineers recruited by C during 2015 to 2019

= 93 + 94 + 98 + 105 + 110

= 500

Required percentage = = \(\frac{196}{500}\) × 100

= 39.2%