The given data is regarding the number of paperback and hardbound books sold by four different book shops A, B, C and D:

Number of hardbound books sold by shop A is approximately what percent less than the number of paperback books sold by shop C?

A32

B36 ✓ Correct

C38

D42

Correct answer: (B) 36

Explanation

Hardbound sold by A = 3500 and paperback sold by C = 5500.

Percent less = (5500 minus 3500) divided by 5500, times 100 = 2000 / 5500 times 100 = 36.36%, which is approximately 36.

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