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Refer to the graph and answer the given question

The number of visas issued by Country XYZ  for Country A and Country B in 6 different months.

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1)

The number of visas issued for Country A decreased by what percent from May to July?


A) 35$\frac{1}{3}$

B) 33

C) 30$\frac{5}{9}$

D) 32$\frac{2}{3}$

E) 32$\frac{4}{9}$

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Number of visas issued for country A in May = 360

Number of visas issued for country A in July = 250

Percentage decrease = $\frac{360-250}{360}\times100$

= $\frac{275}{9}$ = 30$\frac{5}{9}$%