Topic: Aptitude/Ability Test
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below it:
Years | A | B | Toys C | D | E
1982 | 200 | 150 | 78 | 90 | 65
1983 | 150 | 180 | 100 | 105 | 70
1984 | 180 | 175 | 92 | 110 | 85
1985 | 195 | 160 | 120 | 125 | 75
1986 | 220 | 185 | 130 | 135 | 80
What was the percentage (approximate) increase in production of D type of toys from 1983 to 1985?
- A. 10
- B. 20
- C. 19
- D. 76
Answer: C. 19
Explanation: From the table, the production of D type toys in 1983 was 105. In 1985, it was 125.
The absolute increase = $125 - 105 = 20$.
The percentage increase = $(\frac{\text{Increase}}{\text{Original Value}}) \times 100 = (\frac{20}{105}) \times 100 = \frac{2000}{105} \approx 19.04\%$.
The closest approximate option is 19.