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Data Interpretation · Q10

Data Interpretation

Competitive Exams · Data Interpretation · question 10

Q10

The retained profit in 1991-92, as compared to that in 1990-91 was:

A.
Higher by 2.5 %
B.
higher by 1.5%
C.
lower by 2.5 %
D.
lower by 1.5%
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Retained profit in 1990-91
= 25% of 130
= Rs. 32.5 lakh
Retained profit in 1991-92
= 20% of 160
= Rs. 32 lakh
∴ Decrease
=   × 100
= 1.53%
≈ 1.5%