Direction: Bar chart showing the sales of books (in 1000) from six branches B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 of a publishing company in 2000 and 2001 is given below. Study the chart and answer the questions.
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What percent of the average sales of branches B1, B2 and B3 in 2001 is the average sales of branches B1, B3 and B6in 2000?
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- 107.28 %
- 104.28 %
- 117.28 %
- 114.28 %
Correct Option: D
Average sales of branches B1, B2 and B3 in 2001
| = | 105 + 65 + 110 | = | 280 |
| 3 | 3 |
Average sales of branches B1, B3 and B6 in 2000
| = | 80 + 95 + 70 | = | 245 |
| 3 | 3 |
| ∴ Required percentage = | Average sales of branches B1, B2 and B3 in 2001 | x 100% |
| Average sales of branches B1, B3 and B6in 2000 |
| ∴ Required percentage = | 280/3 | x 100 | = 114.28 |
| 245/3 |
