SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CHSL - 2nd July 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

Directions: The given Bar Graph presents the Target and Actual production of AC Machines (numbers in thousand) of a factory over five months.

In which month the actual production of AC Machines was 25% more than the target production?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. March

Application

Jan:

Percentage increase = [(70 – 60)/60] × 100 = 100/6 = 16.67%

Feb:

Percentage increase = [(50 – 30)/30] × 100 = 200/3 = 66.67%

March:

Percentage increase = [(100 – 80)/80] × 100 = 200/8 = 25%

May:

Percentage increase = [(120 – 100)/100] × 100 200/10 = 20%

Hence, 25% increase in the month of March.