Study the following bar graph and answer the question that follows.
The ratio of the total sales of books for branches B2, B4, and B5 taken together for the year 2000 to the total sales of books for branches B1, B3, and B6 taken together for the year 2001 is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 47 : 59.
The total sales of books for branches B2, B4, and B5 in 2000 = 75 + 85 + 75 = 235
The total sales of books for branches B1, B3, and B6 in 2001 = 105 + 110 + 80 = 295
Required ratio = 235 : 295 = 47 : 59