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 average of the number of job vacancies available in Hyderabad in the years 2020 and 2010?
A41080
B42740
C61400 ✓ Correct
D62800
Correct answer: (C) 61400
Explanation
The average is 61400, so the answer is 61400.
Hyderabad had 10 percent of 540000 in 2010, which is 54000.
Hyderabad had 8 percent of 860000 in 2020, which is 68800.
The average is the sum of these two divided by two.
The sum is 54000 plus 68800, which is 122800.
Half of 122800 is 61400.
So the average is 61400.
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