Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

Table shows income (in ₹) received by 4 employees of a company during the month of December 2020 and all their income sources. 

 Source   Amit   Suresh   Nitin   Varun 
 Salary  35000   38500   29000   42000 
 Arrears  6000 6300 5000 7500
 Bonus 1000 1100 1000 1240
 Overtime  1800 1950 1400 1500

By what percent is the bonus of Varun less than the bonus of Amit and Nitin taken together?

Options:

45

48

40.9

38

Correct Answer:

38

Explanation:

Bonus of Amit and Nitin = 1000 + 1000 = 2000

Required percentage = \(\frac{2000 - 1240 }{2000}\) × 100

= \(\frac{760}{2000}\) × 100

= 38%