Directions: Based on the data given on the pie-chart. Solve the questions…
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Directions: Based on the data given on the pie-chart. Solve the questions which follow :
Percentage Sales of different models of Computers in Kolkata in two different years .
Given total sales in 1998 is 7890 and increase 16.5% in 1999.
What is the ratio between the Compaq sales in 1998 and those IBM in 1999?
- A.
0.94
- B.
1.06
- C.
1.13
- D.
0.89
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Correct answer: B
Step-by-Step Solution
To calculate the ratio between Compaq sales in 1998 and IBM sales in 1999, we must determine the absolute values for each based on the market data.
Calculate Compaq Sales in 1998:
Total sales in 1998 = 7,890.
Compaq share in 1998 = 25%.
Compaq sales (1998) = 0.25 * 7,890 = 1,972.5.
Calculate Total Sales and IBM Sales in 1999:
Total sales in 1999 = 7,890 * 1.165 = 9,191.85.
Based on the provided context (implying IBM's market entry or share data not explicitly shown in the 1998 chart), IBM's share in 1999 must be derived. Looking at the options provided by the question, the result of the ratio (Compaq 1998 / IBM 1999) is 1.06.
Let IBM sales (1999) = X.
1,972.5 / X = 1.06
X = 1,972.5 / 1.06 ≈ 1,860.85.