Percentage distribution of production of five car types A–E in 2019 and 2020. Totals: 4,50,000 (2019), 5,20,000 (2020).
| Type | 2019 (%) | 2020 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 15 | 10 |
| B | 25 | 30 |
| C | 30 | 25 |
| D | 10 | 25 |
| E | 20 | 10 |
What is the ratio of the number of Type-C cars produced in 2019 to the number of Type-D cars produced in 2020?
A29:27
B23:22
C27:26 ✓ Correct
D27:23
Correct answer: (C) 27:26
Explanation
The answer is 27 to 26.
Type-C in 2019 is 30 percent of 4,50,000, which is 135000.
Type-D in 2020 is 25 percent of 5,20,000, which is 130000.
So the ratio is 135000 to 130000.
Dividing both by 5000 gives 27 to 26.
So the ratio simplifies to 27 to 26.
So the answer is 27 to 26.
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