Study the following table and answer the question:
Number of cars sold by dealers A, B, C, D & E during first six months of 2018.
|
Month / Dealer |
January | February | March | April | May | June |
| A | 620 | 640 | 628 | 635 | 430 | 625 |
| B | 600 | 642 | 635 | 580 | 450 | 620 |
| C | 640 | 635 | 640 | 540 | 625 | 740 |
| D | 520 | 645 | 722 | 740 | 600 | 780 |
| E | 548 | 638 | 720 | 740 | 650 | 800 |
The ratio of the total number of cars sold by dealer B in January, April and June to the total number of cars sold by dealers A and D in March is:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 4 : 3
The total number of cars sold by dealer B in January, April, and June = 600 + 580 + 620
⇒ 1800
The total number of cars sold by dealers A and D in March = 628 + 722
⇒ 1350
⇒ 1800 : 1350 = 4 : 3