The given table represents the sale (in thousands) of cars by four companies A, B, C and D 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 | 63 | 67 | 76 | 74 |
The Total number of cars sold by company C in 2018 exceeds the average number of cars sold by company A during 2014 to 2018 by:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e 16,000
Explanation:
Total number of cars sold by company C in 2018 = 76000
Total number of cars sold by company A during 2014 to 2018 = 52000 + 61000 + 72000 +
52000 + 63000 = 300000
Average number of cars sold by company A during 2014 to 2018 = 300000/5 = 60000
Required number = 76000 - 60000 = 16000