Question

Data regarding number of pencils sold by two stores A and B on 5 different days.
Q. Total number of pencils sold by stores A and B together on Tuesday what percentage less than those sold by the same store together on Thursday?

• A. 30
• B. 70
• C. $66\frac{2}{3}$
• D. 20
• E. $42\frac{6}{7}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A 30

Total Number of pencils sold by Store A and B on
Tuesday = 24+32 =56
Total Number of pencils sold by Store A and B on Thursday
= 44+36 = 80
Percentage difference = $\frac{80-56}{80}\times 100$
= 30