Question

What is the percentage decrease in the number of vehicles manufactured by the company from 2011 to 2012?

• A. $45\frac{3}{11}\%$
• B. $33\frac{3}{11}\%$
• C. $26\frac{6}{19}\%$
• D. $27\frac{3}{11}\%$
• E. $33\frac{4}{11}\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $26\frac{6}{19}\%$

Total number of vehicles in 2010 = 380
Total number of vehicles produced in 2011 = 280
Percentage Decrease $=\frac{100}{380}\times 100$
$=\frac{500}{19}=26\frac{6}{19}$%