The table shows, for five companies A-E, the number of employees who prefer their own vehicle and the percentage who prefer Metro and Bus. These are the only three modes, so the own-vehicle share is the percentage left after Metro and Bus.
| Company | Own vehicle (number) | Metro | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 184 | 68% | 24% |
| B | 78 | 60% | 35% |
| C | 384 | 55% | 30% |
| D | 182 | 70% | 16% |
| E | 220 | 72.5% | 15% |
What is the ratio of the number of employees who prefer Bus from company C to that of company D?
A48:19
B48:23
C48:13 ✓ Correct
D48:11
Correct answer: (C) 48:13
Explanation
Bus C is 30% of 2560 = 768 and Bus D is 16% of 1300 = 208; the ratio 768:208 reduces to 48:13. Hence option C.
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