The table gives, for seven companies A-G, each company's share of the total production cost, the split of its production between items I and II, and its percentage profit on each item. The total production cost of both items by all seven companies is Rs 25 crore.
| Company | Share of total production | Production ratio I:II | Profit on item I | Profit on item II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 15% | 2:3 | 25% | 20% |
| B | 11% | 3:2 | 32% | 35% |
| C | 22% | 4:1 | 20% | 22% |
| D | 8% | 3:5 | 15% | 25% |
| E | 27% | 5:3 | 28% | 30% |
| F | 5% | 1:4 | 35% | 25% |
| G | 12% | 1:2 | 30% | 24% |
What is the ratio of the cost of production of item I by company A to the cost of production of item I by company D?
A3:5
B2:1 ✓ Correct
C3:1
D2:3
Correct answer: (B) 2:1
Explanation
A's production is 15% of 25 crore = 3.75 crore and D's is 8% of 25 crore = 2 crore; the ratio 3.75:2 is about 2:1. Hence option B.
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