Discussion Forum



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)

If the same percentage increase in the number of Heavy Vehicle as in 1994 over 1993 is expected in 1995, approximately how many heavy vehicles will be sold in 1995?


A) 139

B) 141

C) 144

D) 133

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Percentage Increase in 1994 over 1993 = [((107-81 )/81) x 100 ] =32 % .
Then total number of expected heavy vehicles in 1995 = 107+ (107 x.32)= 141.