Paper 1 · Data Interpretation
UGC NET 2023 JUN Political Science (Shift 2)
Data
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 total number of employees who prefer Metro from companies A, B and C?
A3908 ✓ Correct
B3710
C3308
D4028
Answer: A
Explanation
★Metro A is 68% of 2300 = 1564, Metro B is 60% of 1560 = 936, Metro C is 55% of 2560 = 1408; the total is 3908. Hence option A.
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