The given table shows the number (in thousands) of cars of five different models A, B, C, D and E produced during Years 2012 - 2017. Study the table and answer the question that follow.
|
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
Total |
|
2012 |
18 |
26 |
22 |
23 |
31 |
120 |
|
2013 |
22 |
18 |
32 |
40 |
18 |
130 |
|
2014 |
32 |
43 |
26 |
35 |
34 |
170 |
|
2015 |
18 |
22 |
26 |
14 |
20 |
100 |
|
2016 |
36 |
12 |
44 |
38 |
50 |
180 |
|
2017 |
12 |
48 |
40 |
22 |
28 |
150 |
The percentage increase in the total cars in 2016 over 2012, is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Percentage increase in the total cars in 2016 over 2012 = \(\frac{180 - 120}{120}\) × 100
= \(\frac{60}{120}\) × 100
= 50%