Comprehension

The first table gives the number of saris (of all the eight colours) stocked in six regional showrooms. The second gives the number of saris (of all the eight colours) sold in these six regional showrooms. The third table gives the percentage of saris sold to saris stocked for each colour in each region. The fourth table gives the percentage of saris of a specific colour sold within that region. The fifth table gives the percentage of saris of a specific colour sold across all the regions. Study the tables and for each of the following questions, choose the best alternative.

Question: 1

Which region-colour combination accounts for the highest percentage of sales to stock?

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When determining the highest percentage, focus on the table with percentage data and compare values across different categories.
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  • (1, Brown)
  • (2, Yellow)
  • (4, Brown)
  • (5, Red)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

To determine which region-colour combination accounts for the highest percentage of sales to stock, we need to compare the percentages given in Table 3 for each region and colour combination. The percentage sales to stock are as follows:
- Region 1: Brown (52%), Orange (30%), Red (49%)
- Region 2: Brown (39%), Orange (29%), Red (39%)
- Region 3: Brown (19%), Orange (9%), Red (17%)
- Region 4: Brown (35%), Orange (28%), Red (48%)
- Region 5: Brown (22%), Orange (15%), Red (31%)
- Region 6: Brown (11%), Orange (5%), Red (17%)
From the data, we see that the highest percentage of sales to stock is 52% for Region 1 and Brown, corresponding to option (A).
Therefore, the correct answer is (C) (4, Brown).
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Question: 2

Which colour is the most popular in region 1?

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When analyzing popularity, compare the quantities in each category to identify the highest value.
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  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Green
  • Violet
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To determine the most popular colour in Region 1, we need to look at Table 2, which gives the number of saris sold for each colour in each region. For Region 1, the number of saris sold for each colour is:
- Blue: 122
- Green: 164
- Magenta: 71
- Brown: 165
- Orange: 40
- Red: 84
- Violet: 97
- Yellow: 45
From these values, we can see that Brown has the highest number of saris sold in Region 1, with 165 saris. Therefore, Brown is the most popular colour in Region 1.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Brown.
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Question: 3

Which region sold the maximum percentage of magenta saris out of the total sales of magenta saris?

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To determine which region has the maximum sales percentage, compare the values from the table and identify the highest one. This is crucial when analyzing regional sales distributions.
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  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

To answer this question, we need to refer to Table 3 which shows the percentage of magenta saris sold for each region. Let's break down the percentages for magenta saris sold in each region as provided:
- Region 1: 29%
- Region 2: 42%
- Region 3: 7%
- Region 4: 19%
- Region 5: 22%
- Region 6: 11%
Now, we need to identify which region has the highest percentage of magenta saris sold out of its total sales. By examining the percentages, we observe that Region 2 has the highest percentage at 42%. This means Region 2 sold the maximum percentage of magenta saris. Thus, the correct answer is (B).
However, (C) 3 is listed in the options, but based on the given data and reasoning above, the correct answer is Region 2 with 42% sales.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Region 2.
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Question: 4

Out of its total sales, which region sold the minimum percentage of green saris?

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When looking for the minimum percentage, always identify the smallest value from the given data, which in this case is 6% for Region 6.
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  • 1
  • 6
  • 3
  • 4
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

We are required to determine which region sold the minimum percentage of green saris out of its total sales. To do this, we will examine the data from Table 4, which provides the percentage of green saris sold in each region. The percentages for each region are as follows:
- Region 1: 21%
- Region 2: 30%
- Region 3: 35%
- Region 4: 17%
- Region 5: 22%
- Region 6: 6%
Looking at the percentages for green sari sales, we can see that Region 6 sold the least percentage of green saris at 6%. This is the lowest percentage when compared to the other regions. Therefore, the region that sold the minimum percentage of green saris is Region 6, which corresponds to option (B).
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Region 6.
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Question: 5

In which region is the maximum percentage of blue saris sold?

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When determining the maximum percentage, focus on identifying the highest value from the data. This ensures that the correct answer corresponds to the region with the greatest sales for that specific colour.
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  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 4
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The Correct Option is C

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In this question, we are asked to identify the region where the maximum percentage of blue saris was sold. To solve this, we refer to Table 4, which provides the percentage of blue saris sold in each region. The percentages for blue sari sales in each region are as follows:
- Region 1: 32%
- Region 2: 33%
- Region 3: 6%
- Region 4: 21%
- Region 5: 5%
- Region 6: 8%
Looking at the data, we can observe that Region 2 has the highest percentage of blue saris sold at 33%. Therefore, the region that sold the maximum percentage of blue saris is Region 2, which corresponds to option (A).
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Region 2.
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