What is the approximate sum of the ratios of sales of English and Hindi newspapers in all localities ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3
Ratio of sales of English and Hindi newspaper in locality A = 7500/550 = 75/55 = 1.37 .....(1)
Ratio of sales of English and Hindi newspaper in locality B = 9000/8500 = 90/85 = 1.06 .....(2)
Ratio of sales of English and Hindi newspaper in locality C = 9500/4500 = 2.11 .....(3)
Ratio of sales of English and Hindi newspaper in locality D = 7000/9500 = 0.74 .....(4)
Ratio of sales of English and Hindi newspaper in locality E = 650/5000 = 1.30 .....(5)
Adding (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5), we get
=1.3 + 1.06 + 2.11 + 0.74 + 1.30 = 6.36