For seven companies A–G: sports shoes produced (lakhs), percentage rejected and percentage sold, in 2022 and 2023.
| Company | 2022 Number | 2022 Rejected% | 2022 Sold% | 2023 Number | 2023 Rejected% | 2023 Sold% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 25 | 3 | 65 | 33 | 4 | 72 |
| B | 26 | 5 | 88 | 30 | 3 | 76 |
| C | 32 | 2 | 72 | 37 | 3 | 82 |
| D | 24 | 9 | 76 | 32 | 5 | 87 |
| E | 35 | 4 | 81 | 41 | 5 | 80 |
| F | 18 | 5 | 90 | 24 | 4 | 81 |
| G | 30 | 4 | 83 | 35 | 4 | 78 |
What is the percentage increase in sports shoes sold by Company F in 2023 over 2022?
A12%
B25%
C15%
D20% ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 20%
Explanation
The increase is 20 percent, so that is the answer.
Company F sold 90 percent of 18 lakh in 2022, which is 16.2 lakh.
It sold 81 percent of 24 lakh in 2023, which is 19.44 lakh.
The rise is 19.44 minus 16.2, which is 3.24 lakh.
As a percentage of 16.2 that is 3.24 over 16.2.
That equals 20 percent.
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