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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

In 2021, 253 students got employment in Hardware at a monthly salary of 75500 rupees and 231 students got employment in Software Development at a monthly salary of 70500 rupees. By how many lakhs of rupees (per annum) did those in Hardware earn more than those in Software Development?

A430
B337.92 ✓ Correct
C284.12
D324.3
Correct answer: (B) 337.92
Explanation

Hardware employees earned about 337.92 lakh more per annum, so that is the answer.

In Hardware, 253 students earned 75500 per month for 12 months.

Their annual total is about 22.92 crore.

In Software Development, 231 students earned 70500 per month for 12 months.

Their annual total is about 19.54 crore.

The difference of about 3.38 crore is 337.92 lakh.

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