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 B6 in 2000?
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- 87.5%
- 75%
- 77.5%
- 85%
Correct Option: A
As per the given bar graph , we have
Total sales of branches B1 , B2 and B3 in 2001 = 105 + 65 + 110 = 280
Number of branches = 3
| Average sales of stores B1 , B2 and B3 in 2001 = | = | Number of branches | 3 |
Total sales of branches B1 , B3 and B6 in 2000 = 80 + 95 + 70 = 245
Number of branches = 3
| Average sales of stores B1 , B3 and B6 in 2000 = | = | Number of branches | 3 |
| Required percentage = | × 100 = 87.5% | 280 |
