The following table shows the cumulative number of sale of Red Electric Vehicles (EVs) out of the total number of Red and White EVs sold and the cumulative percentage of the total number of EVs sold in five different months from May to September. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
Month-wise Sale Distribution of EVs
| Months | Cumulative number of sale of Red EVs | Cumulative percentage of sale of EVs (Red and White in colour) |
|---|---|---|
| May | 360 | 25% |
| Till June | 456 | 41% |
| Till July | 816 | 61% |
| Till August | 1032 | 79% |
| Till September | 1232 | 100% |
Note: Total number of EVs (Red and White) sold in all the 5 months is 2400.
What is the number of Red EVs sold in August?
A180
B200
C160
D216 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 216
Explanation
Red sold in August equals the cumulative Red till August minus the cumulative Red till July. That is 1032 minus 816, which gives 216.
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