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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC MTS - 30/09/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q12

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The following bar graph shows the production of cement (in 10,000 tons) by 4 companies, X, Y, Z, and W, during the period 2018 - 2020. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the question.
Which company has the maximum average production over the course of 3 years?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. X.

Average production of company X = 8.1+8+5.238.1+8+5.2\over3 = 7.1

Average production of company Y = 7.6+6.6+6.537.6+6.6+6.5\over3 = 6.9

Average production of company Z = 6.2+7.2+736.2+7.2+7\over3 = 6.8

Average production of company W = 7+6.9+6.837+6.9+6.8\over3 = 6.9

Thus, company X has the maximum average production