Question

The number of cars of premium model produced by company D in the year 2009 was approximately what percent of the total number of cars (both models) produced by company C in the year 2007?

• A. $70\%$
• B. $51\%$
• C. $56\%$
• D. $61\%$
• E. $66\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is E $66\%$

Premium model of company D in the year 2009 = $10.4$ thousand
Production of both the models by company C in the year 2007 $=7.5+8.3=15.8$ thousand
$\therefore$ Required percentage $=\frac{10.4}{15.8}\times 100=66\%$