The average number of cars sold by dealer C in February…

Study the following table and answer the question:

The number of cars sold by dealers A, B, C, D, & E during the 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 average number of cars sold by dealer C in February, April and May exceeds the number of cars sold by the dealer E in January by x. The value of x lies between

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 50 and 55.

The average number of cars sold by dealer C in February, April and May = (635 + 540 + 625)/3 = 600.

Number of Cars sold by dealer E in January = 548.

Required difference = 600 - 548 = 52

It lies between 50 and 55.

SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 51