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The table concerns M.Tech (Computer Science) students employed during 2019 to 2023 in four areas: Hardware, SQA, Software Development and Other. Total students passing out each year and the average monthly starting salary (in rupees) for 2022 and 2023 are given below; the percentage distribution of students is stated within each question.

YearStudents Passed Out
2019800
2020600
20211100
20221200
20231000
AreaSalary 2022Salary 2023
Hardware8920098100
SQA89600102200
Software Development7760086400
Other6640075400

If the average starting monthly salary of employment in Hardware in 2019 was 54500 rupees, then the average starting salary in Hardware in 2023 is what percentage higher than in 2019?

A60%
B32%
C96%
D80% ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 80%
Explanation

The Hardware salary in 2023 is 80 percent higher than in 2019, so that is the answer.

The Hardware salary in 2019 was 54500 rupees.

The Hardware salary in 2023 was 98100 rupees.

The increase is 98100 minus 54500, which is 43600.

Dividing 43600 by 54500 gives 0.80.

So the 2023 Hardware salary is 80 percent higher than in 2019.

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