SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CGL - 7 March 2020 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

The following table shows the number of employees working in various departments of an organization from 2016 to 2019

Years Production Marketing Corporate Research
2016 500 130 50 145
2017 600 14 60 140
2018 1000 160 70 146
2019 1010 150 75 150

In which year was the maximum number of employees working in the organization?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 2019

Total number of employees working in 2016 = 500 + 130 + 50 + 145

⇒ 825

Total number of employees working in 2017 = 600 + 14 + 60 + 140

⇒ 814

Total number of employees working in 2018 = 1000 + 160 + 70 + 146

⇒ 1376

Total number of employees working in 2019 = 1010 + 150 + 75 + 150

⇒ 1385

The maximum number of employees works in 2019