The table shows the number of employees in five colleges A to E, with the ratio of Males to Females (M:F) among them.
| College | Employees | M:F Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| A | 3040 | 13:6 |
| B | 3360 | 4:3 |
| C | 2920 | 9:11 |
| D | 2760 | 10:13 |
| E | 2840 | 13:7 |
The number of employees working in College C is approximately what percent more than that in College D?
A8
B6 ✓ Correct
C4
D10
Correct answer: (B) 6
Explanation
The number of employees in College C is about 6 percent more than in College D.
College C has 2920 employees and College D has 2760 employees.
The difference is 2920 minus 2760, which is 160.
The percentage increase is measured against the smaller base, College D.
160 divided by 2760 times 100 is about 5.8 percent.
Rounded to the nearest given value, this is 6 percent.
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