Table shows the percentage share of Maruti cars sold in six cities A to F and the P:Q:R model proportion. Total cars sold = 90000.
| City | Share (%) | P:Q:R |
|---|---|---|
| A | 14.30 | 7:7:4 |
| B | 16.20 | 2:5:2 |
| C | 18.40 | 3:3:4 |
| D | 16.80 | 4:3:2 |
| E | 12.60 | 2:2:1 |
| F | 21.70 | 3:2:5 |
The number of cars sold in City F is approximately what percent more than the number of cars sold in City B?
A13
B34 ✓ Correct
C21
D27.5
Correct answer: (B) 34
Explanation
The increase is about 34 percent, so the answer is 34.
Cars sold in City F are 90000 times 21.7 percent, which is 19530.
Cars sold in City B are 90000 times 16.2 percent, which is 14580.
The excess is 19530 minus 14580, which is 4950.
As a percentage of City B this is 4950 over 14580 times 100.
That is about 33.95 percent.
Rounded, that is about 34 percent.
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