Question

    Study the following graph carefully and answer the given questions: The graph shows the number of laptops sold (in thousands) in the following given six years.

    Total number of HP laptops sold in 2015 and 2016

    together is approximately what percent more of the total number of HP laptops sold in 2017 and 2018 together?
    A 28% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 72% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 44% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 56% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total number of HP laptops sold in 2015 and 2016 together = 8 + 6 = 14 thousands Total number of HP laptops sold in 2017 and 2018 together = 2 + 7 = 9 thousands Required % = [(14 – 9)/9] × 100 = 55.55% ≈ 56% approx.

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