Table shows the percentage of employees, male employees and recently promoted employees across five departments. Totals: 1800 employees, 1020 males, 600 promoted.
| Department | Employees (%) | Males (%) | Promoted (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts | 20 | 5 | 6 |
| Production | 35 | 50 | 35 |
| IT | 15 | 20 | 26 |
| HR | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Marketing | 18 | 15 | 22 |
The total number of employees who got promoted from all the departments together is approximately what percent of the total number of employees working in all the departments together?
A56
B21
C45
D33 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 33
Explanation
The figure is about 33 percent, so the answer is 33.
The total number of recently promoted employees is 600.
The total number of employees working is 1800.
So 600 is taken as a percentage of 1800.
600 divided by 1800 is one third.
As a percentage that is about 33 percent.
So the answer is 33.
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