Table shows the percentage of IT job vacancies in seven cities in 2010 and 2020. Total vacancies = 5.4 lakh (2010) and 8.6 lakh (2020).
| City | 2010 (%) | 2020 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | 15 | 22 |
| Delhi | 21 | 20 |
| Hyderabad | 10 | 8 |
| Pune | 12 | 6 |
| Chennai | 8 | 10 |
| Mumbai | 10 | 18 |
| Calcutta | 24 | 16 |
What is the approximate percentage rise in job vacancies available in Hyderabad from the year 2010 to 2020?
A23.21%
B24.52%
C26.24%
D27.41% ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 27.41%
Explanation
The rise is about 27.41 percent, so the answer is 27.41 percent.
Hyderabad had 54000 vacancies in 2010 and 68800 in 2020.
The increase is 68800 minus 54000, which is 14800.
As a percentage of 2010 this is 14800 over 54000 times 100.
That is about 27.41 percent.
So the vacancies rose by about 27.41 percent.
So the answer is about 27.41 percent.
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