Table shows, for six HP showrooms A to F in 2020 and 2021, the number of outlets, average sales per outlet (rupees lakh), and total profit of all outlets (rupees lakh).
| Showroom | Outlets 2020 | Outlets 2021 | Avg Sales 2020 | Avg Sales 2021 | Total Profit 2020 | Total Profit 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 3 | 100 | 110 | 80 | 120 |
| B | 4 | 6 | 340 | 360 | 250 | 400 |
| C | 1 | 3 | 120 | 140 | 80 | 100 |
| D | 5 | 6 | 180 | 240 | 240 | 360 |
| E | 3 | 4 | 360 | 350 | 300 | 320 |
| F | 5 | 5 | 80 | 60 | 30 | 30 |
The ratio of the percentage increase in sales to the percentage increase in profit for HP showroom D across all outlets in 2021 over 2020 was
A8:9
B11:13
C17:19
D6:5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 6:5
Explanation
The ratio is 6 to 5, so the answer is 6 to 5.
Showroom D's total sales were 180 times 5, which is 900 lakh, in 2020 and 240 times 6, which is 1440 lakh, in 2021.
So sales rose by 540 on 900, which is a 60 percent increase.
D's total profit was 240 lakh in 2020 and 360 lakh in 2021.
So profit rose by 120 on 240, which is a 50 percent increase.
The ratio of 60 percent to 50 percent is 6 to 5.
So the answer is 6 to 5.
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