Quantitative Aptitude Ques 96

Question: Directions: Refer to the graph and answer the given questions. [SBI (PO) Phase I 2015]

What is the respective ratio between total number of books purchased for libraries A and B together in 2003 and total number of books purchased for the same libraries together in 2007?

Options:

A) 22: 31

B) 21: 31

C) 11: 17

D) 11: 19

E) 22: 35

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Total number of books purchased for libraries A and B together in 2003 $ =640+240=880 $ Total, number of books purchased for libraries A and B together in 2007 $ =780+480=1240 $

$ \therefore $ Required ratio $ =\frac{880}{1240}=\frac{22}{31}or22:31 $