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)