Table-1 below shows the state-wise foreign investments (in ₹ crore) in the…
2023
Table-1 below shows the state-wise foreign investments (in ₹ crore) in the year 2022 and Table-2 shows the percentage (%) distribution of investments in different sectors for each state. Based on the data in the tables, answer the questions that follow.
Table-1: State-wise Details of Foreign Investment
State | Foreign Investment (in ₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
Rajasthan | 3120 |
Madhya Pradesh (MP) | 3560 |
Gujarat | 3940 |
Tamil Nadu (TN) | 1380 |
Andhra Pradesh (AP) | 1460 |
Delhi | 1660 |
Haryana | 3880 |
Table-2: Sector-wise Distribution of Investment for Each State
Defence | Telecom | Insurance | Pharmaceuticals | Construction | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25.6% | 13.5% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
The foreign investment in Pharmaceutical sector in AP is approximately ______% less than the foreign investment in Telecom sector in Delhi.
Answer: B. 44.6 — ConceptWhen comparing how much one quantity is less than another, the larger reference quantity is the denominator. First compute each required sector amount…
- A.
47.6
- B.
44.6
- C.
49.6
- D.
45.8
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Correct answer: B
Concept
When comparing how much one quantity is less than another, the larger reference quantity is the denominator. First compute each required sector amount as total investment multiplied by its sector percentage. Then use: percentage less = (reference amount − smaller amount) ÷ reference amount × 100.
Application
Andhra Pradesh pharmaceutical investment = 1460 × 8.5 ÷ 100 = ₹124.1 crore.
Delhi telecom investment = 1660 × 13.5 ÷ 100 = ₹224.1 crore.
Difference = 224.1 − 124.1 = ₹100 crore.
Percentage less = 100 ÷ 224.1 × 100 ≈ 44.62%, which rounds to 44.6%.
Cross-check
The ratio 124.1 ÷ 224.1 is about 0.554, so the smaller investment is about 55.4% of the reference investment.
The shortfall is 100% − 55.4% = 44.6%, which confirms the result.
The required approximate percentage is 44.6%.