Direction: The following questions are based on the bar graph. Read the graph and answer the questions.
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If profit » gross traffic receipts— total expenditure, then in 1996- 97, what percentage of gross traffic receipts is the profit made?
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- 5.9%
- 6.4%
- 7.2%
- 8%
Correct Option: A
According to given bar graph , we have
Gross Traffic Receipt = 8500
Total expenditure = 8000
Profit in year 1996-97 = Gross Traffic Receipt – Total expenditure
Profit in year 1996-97 = 8500 – 8000 = 500
Therefore,
| Profit percent of Gross Traffic Receipt = | × 100 | Gross Traffic Receipt |
| Profit percent of Gross Traffic Receipt = | × 100 = 5.9% | 8500 |
