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.
| Year | Students Passed Out |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 800 |
| 2020 | 600 |
| 2021 | 1100 |
| 2022 | 1200 |
| 2023 | 1000 |
| Area | Salary 2022 | Salary 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 89200 | 98100 |
| SQA | 89600 | 102200 |
| Software Development | 77600 | 86400 |
| Other | 66400 | 75400 |
The average monthly salary offered to M.Tech (Computer Science) students in the year 2023 is approximately what percentage higher than in the year 2022?
The 2023 average is about 12.17 percent higher, so that is the answer.
In 2022 the four area salaries were 89200, 89600, 77600 and 66400.
Their average is 322800 divided by 4, which is 80700.
In 2023 the four salaries were 98100, 102200, 86400 and 75400.
Their average is 362100 divided by 4, which is 90525.
The rise from 80700 to 90525 is about 12.17 percent.
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