Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The Table shows the Number of Laptops and Desktops manufactured by a company.

Year

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Laptops

14400

20500

12800

16400

18600

Desktops

12800

24700

19200

20200

14900

Approximately what was the percentage decrease in number of desktops manufactured in 2012 from 2011? (correct to nearest integer)

Options:

30

22

28

26

Correct Answer:

26

Explanation:

Number of desktops manufactured in 2011 = 20200

Number of desktops manufactured in 2012 = 14900

Required percentage = \(\frac{20200 - 14900 }{20200}\) × 100

= \(\frac{5300  }{20200}\) × 100

= 26.23%

= 26%   ( nearest integer )