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) ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Required percentage = \(\frac{334 - 268 }{268}\) × 100
= \(\frac{66}{268}\) × 100
= 24.62%
= 25% ( Nearest integer )