Question

The following line graph shows the number of questions asked from different topics of quantitative aptitude in two shifts of CAT exam. The number of questions asked in shift I from the topic Profit-Loss is what percent more than the number of questions asked in shift II from the topic Average?

• A. 250%
• B. 180%
• C. 120%
• D. 150%

Hint:

When calculating "percent more than", the value that comes after the word "than" is always the base (the denominator) of the fraction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Read the required values from the line graph.
- Number of questions from Profit-Loss in Shift I (Blue line) = 100.
- Number of questions from Average in Shift II (Orange line) = 40.

Step 2: Calculate the percentage difference using the formula: \( \frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Original}} \times 100 \).
The base for comparison is the 'Average in Shift II'.
Percentage More = \( \left( \frac{100 - 40}{40} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{60}{40} \right) \times 100 = 1.5 \times 100 = 150% \).