SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

The given table represents the sale (in thousands) of cars by four companies A, B, C and in six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows.

Company → A B C D
Year ↓
2013 45 63 65 67
2014 52 49 60 69
2015 61 60 66 67
2016 72 58 70 63
2017 52 53 63 75
2018 3 67 76 74

The total number of cars sold by company B during 2015, 2017 and 2018 is what percentage less than the total number of cars sold by company C in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 

Explanation:

The total number of cars sold by company B during 2015, 2017 and 2018 = 60 + 53 + 67 =

180

The total number of cars sold by company C in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 = 65 + 66 + 63 +

76 = 270

Required percentage = ((270 - 180))/(270) × 100 = 33(1/3)