The table given below shows production of five types of cars by a company in the years 2012 to 2015.
|
Types of cars |
Years |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Total |
|
D1 |
7 |
21 |
17 |
6 |
51 |
|
|
D2 |
15 |
11 |
15 |
14 |
55 |
|
|
D3 |
20 |
15 |
12 |
13 |
60 |
|
|
D4 |
5 |
8 |
9 |
25 |
47 |
|
|
D5 |
19 |
15 |
18 |
15 |
67 |
|
|
Total |
66 |
70 |
71 |
73 |
280 |
|
Which type of car constituted 30% of all cars produced by the company during 2013?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. D1
Total cars produced in 2013 = 70
Number of cars according to percentage composition in 2013 = 30% × 70
Number of cars according to percentage composition in 2013 = 30/100 × 70 = 21
∴ The type of car which constituted 30% of all cars produced during 2013 is D1.