SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands).

Cars/Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
A 64 56 57 63 70
B 48 54 63 64 72
C 33 42 48 57 64
D 25 45 40 55 35
E 40 48 52 61 60

 

The total production of type D cars during 2015 to 2017 is what percent less than the total production of type E cars during 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 taken together?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. 30

Understanding

Application

Extract the data from the given table. 

The total production of type D cars during 2015 to 2017 = 45 + 40 + 55 = 140

Total production of type E cars during 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 = 40 + 48 + 52 + 60 = 200.

Required percent = [(200 – 140)/200] × 100 = 60/2 = 30%