The table shows the percentage distribution of readers of an IT magazine in 2019 and 2023 across six cities A to F.
| City | 2019 (%) | 2023 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 10 | 15 |
| B | 14 | 16 |
| C | 17 | 28 |
| D | 9 | 10 |
| E | 24 | 9 |
| F | 26 | 22 |
If the number of readers from City-C in the year 2019 and that from City-E in the year 2023 were 73,100 and 51,300 respectively, then the number of readers from City-B in the year 2023 was approximately what percentage more than that in 2019?
A53.7
B50.3
C52.8
D51.3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 51.3
Explanation
The increase is about 51.3 percent, so that is the answer.
City C is 17 percent in 2019 and equals 73,100, so the total in 2019 is about 4,30,000.
City E is 9 percent in 2023 and equals 51,300, so the total in 2023 is about 5,70,000.
City B is 14 percent of the 2019 total, which is about 60,200.
City B is 16 percent of the 2023 total, which is about 91,200.
The rise from 60,200 to 91,200 is about 51.3 percent.
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