SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

Directions: The table shows the number of clerical and officer cadre employees recruited by different banks A, B, C, and D from 2011 to 2014.

Year A B C D
Officer Clerk Officer Clerk Officer Clerk Officer Clerk
2011 260 458 255 460 205 428 265 470
2012 310 569 286 584 230 539 246 554
2013 350 730 321 725 340 740 361 725
2014 400 890 452 845 380 350 482 860

Compute the ratio of the number of officer cadre employees of bank A to the number of officer cadre empoyees of bank C.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 8 : 7.

The number of officer cadre employees in bank A = 260 + 310 + 350 + 400 = 1320

The number of officer cadre employees in bank C = 205 + 230 + 340 + 380 = 1155

Required ratio = 1320/1155 = 8/7 = 8 : 7