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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q12

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Study the given table carefully and answer the question that follows.
The below table shows the production of the number of bottles (1 L) of soft drinks of three companies during 2016-2020.

Year A (in lakhs) B (in lakhs) C (in lakhs)
2016 38000 43000 52000
2017 42000 52000 58000
2018 53000 65000 63000
2019 30000 35000 32000
2020 20000 25000 28000

What was the percentage decrease in B's production in 2020 as compared to B's production in 2018 (approximate to two decimals)?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 61.54%.

B's production in 2018 = 65,000 (in lakhs)

B's production in 2020 = 25,000 (in lakhs)

The decrease in production = 65,000 - 25,000 = 40,000

Percentage Decrease = (Decrease ÷ Original value) × 100 = (40,000 ÷ 65,000) × 100

⇒ 0.61538 × 100 = 61.54%