Directions: Study the graph and answer the question.
The number of workers in the factory whose weekly earnings are below Rs. 7000 is what percentage more than the number of workers whose weekly earnings are Rs. 7000 or above but less than Rs. 8500?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 43.75
The number of workers in the factory whose weekly earnings are below Rs. 7000 =
60 + 85 + 95 + 105 =345
the number of workers whose weekly earnings are Rs. 7000 or above but less than Rs. 8500
= 90 + 80 + 70 = 240
Require percentage = (345 - 240)/240 × 100 = 43.75