SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC MTS - 30/09/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q17

The given table shows the number of suitcases sold by different showrooms from 2018 to
2022.

Year/Showrooms A B C D E
2018 219 225 27 228 240
2019 203 212 215 204 202
2020 190 194 196 195 198
2021 220 224 202 225 231
2022 230 212 208 210 220

The suitcases sold by the showroom D in 2019 are what percentage (rounded off to two places of decimals) less than those sold by showroom B in 2021?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 8.93%.

Suitcases sold by showroom D in 2019 = 204

Suitcases sold by showroom B in 2021 = 224

Difference = 224 − 204 = 20

Percentage less = 2022420 \over224× 100 = 8.93%