Question

What percent of the average sales of branches B1, B2 and B3 in 2001 is the average sales of branches B1, B3 and B6 in 2000?

• A. (a) 75%
• B. (b) 77.5%
  
• C. (c) 82.5%
• D. (d) 87.5%
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D (d) 87.5%


(d)
Average sales (in thousand number) of branches B1, B3 and B6 in 2000
= 1 x (80 + 95 + 70) = 245 .
3 3
Average sales (in thousand number) of branches B1, B2 and B3 in 2001
= 1 x (105 + 65 + 110) = 280 .
3 3
Required percentage = 245/3 x 100 % = 245 x 100 % = 87.5%.
280/3 280