Directions: Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below it:

Number of Different categories of vehicles sold in the country over the years (in thousands)

Year   Heavy  Light Commercial Vehicles  Cars  Jeeps  Two Wheelers
 1990  26 64 232  153 340
 1991  45  60 242  172  336
 1992  72  79  248  210  404
 1993  81  93  280  241  411
 1994  107  112  266  235  442
 Total  331  408  1268  1011  1933
1)

The number of Heavy Vehicles sold in 1993 was approximately what percent of the total number of Vehicles sold in 1992?


A) 8

B) 10

C) 7

D) 9

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

In 1993, Heavy vehicles sold = 81

In 1992, Total no. of vehicles sold = 72+79+248+210+404 = 1013

Percentage of total number of vehicles sold in 1992 to heavy vehicles sold in 1993 $=\frac{81}{1013}\times 100% = 8 $