SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-19 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

Directions: Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below.

Production of five different kinds of consumer goods of a company (in lakhs)

Year P Q R S T Total

1994 14 18 27 34 26 119

1995 18 24 25 32 28 127

1996 21 22 24 36 27 130

1997 24 32 34 25 29 144

1998 26 39 32 21 27 145

1999 32 46 31 24 25 158

What is the approximate percentage increase in the production of R type goods from year 1996 to 1997?

A) 240

B) 40

C) 141

D) 70

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Production of R type goods in 1996 = 24 and in 1997 = 34 \[\therefore \] Per cent increase \[=\frac{34-24}{24}\times 100=41.6%\approx 40%\]