Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1813

Question: Directions: Study the graph carefully and answer the given questions. [SBI (PO) 2015]

Data related to number of books purchased be two Libraries (A and B) during 6 yr Number of books purchased for library B increased by what per cent from 2003 to 2006?

Options:

A) $ 175\frac{1}{3} $ %

B) $ 172\frac{1}{3} $ %

C) $ 196\frac{2}{3} $ %

D) $ 183\frac{1}{3} $ %

E) $ 194\frac{2}{3} $ %

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Number of books purchased for library B In 2003 = 240 Number of books purchased for library B in 2006 = 680

$ \therefore $ Percentage increase $ =\frac{680-240}{240}\times 100=\frac{440}{240}\times 100=183\frac{1}{3} $ %