Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following table shows the production of different types of two wheelers from 1993 to 1998. Number of two wheelers (in 1000s) 

Year

Type

 1993 

 

 1994 

 

 1995 

 

 1996 

 

 1997 

 

 1998 

 

A 36 34 40 35 37.5 40
B 20 22 25 23 19.5 18
C 14 22 16 25 29 35
D 60 62 67.5 75 76 80
E 40 45 48 50 80 104
F 45 52 55 60 57.5 56
 Total  215 237  251.5  268  299.5  334

What is the percentage increase in the total production of all types of two wheelers in 1998 in comparison to 1996 (rounded off to the nearest integer) ?

Options:

27%

25%

24%

26%

Correct Answer:

25%

Explanation:

Required percentage = \(\frac{334 - 268 }{268}\) × 100

= \(\frac{66}{268}\) × 100

= 24.62%

= 25%    ( Nearest integer )