Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following table gives quantity of various items used by a restaurant during four months of the year (In kg.)

Food Item

March

April

May

June

A

220

180

270

320

B

255

320

390

420

C

280

295

280

315

D

350

310

250

280

E

308

340

350

365

The quantity of E used in the month of March is what percentage of the total quantity of food items used in the May?

Options:

20%

14%

12.3%

17.8%

Correct Answer:

20%

Explanation:

Total quantity of food in May = 270 + 390 + 280 + 250 + 350 =  1540 

Required percentage =  \(\frac{308}{1540}\) × 100

= 20%