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Direction: The bar chart given below shows the percentage distribution of the production of various models of a mobile manufacturing company in 2007 and 2008. The total production in 2007 was 35 lakh mobile phones and in 2008 the production was 44 lakh. Study the chart and answer the following questions.

  1. What was the difference in the number of B type mobiles produced in 2007 and 2008?
    1. 3,55,000
    2. 2,70,000
    3. 2,25,000
    4. 1,75,000
Correct Option: A

From the given bar diagram , we see
The total production in 2007 = 35 lakh mobile phones
and The total production in 2008 = 44 lakh mobile phones
Percent of mobiles of models B manufactured in 2008 = 20%
Percent of mobiles of models B manufactured in 2007 = 15%
Required difference = 20% of 44 - 15% of 35

Required difference =
44 × 20
-
35 × 15
100100

Required difference =
880 - 525
=
355
lakhs
100100

Required difference = 355000



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