Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The table below gives the profit/loss of a company during each of five consecutive year. Study this table and answer the question that follows. [ Note: A negative value will denote a loss.]

Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Profit/Loss

(in Rs. Lakh)

20 30 -10 -5 35

What was the total profit or loss of the company during the last three year given in the table, taken together?

Options:

Profit of Rs.25 lakhs

Loss of Rs.20 lakhs

Profit of Rs.40 lakhs

Profit of Rs.20 lakhs

Correct Answer:

Profit of Rs.20 lakhs

Explanation:

Total profit or loss of the company during the last three year = 35 - 10 - 5 = 20