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 total number of readers from all six cities A-F together in the years 2019 and 2023 were 4.3 lakh and 5.7 lakh respectively, then what was the difference between the total number of readers from City-B and City-C together in the years 2019 and 2023?
A1.175 lakh ✓ Correct
B1.415 lakh
C1.625 lakh
D1.596 lakh
Correct answer: (A) 1.175 lakh
Explanation
The difference is 1.175 lakh, so that is the answer.
In 2019 City B and City C together are 14 plus 17, which is 31 percent.
31 percent of 4.3 lakh is about 1.333 lakh.
In 2023 City B and City C together are 16 plus 28, which is 44 percent.
44 percent of 5.7 lakh is about 2.508 lakh.
The difference between 2.508 lakh and 1.333 lakh is about 1.175 lakh.
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