Directions: Study the graph and answer the following question.
The total daily sales of newspaper P in cities B, D and E is what percent less than that of the sales of newspaper Q in the city A, C, D, and E?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 22.5%
Newspaper P in cities B, D, and E = 560 + 750 + 550 = 1860.
Newspaper Q in cities A, C, D, and E = 450 + 650 + 680 + 620 = 2400
Percentage = (2400 - 1860)/2400 × 100 = 22.5%.