The following table shows the number of shoes sold by five different salesmen…

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The following table shows the number of shoes sold by five different salesmen (A–E) on seven different days (Monday to Sunday) in a given week. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.

Salesman-wise Sale Details of Shoes

Number of Shoes Sold

Salesman

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

A

90

80

56

96

40

40

48

B

184

180

24

54

32

52

196

C

72

160

26

60

76

94

124

D

92

120

128

24

104

152

68

E

36

96

138

116

160

30

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Number of shoes sold by salesman C on Wednesday and Saturday together is approximately ______% of the number of shoes sold by B on Monday and Sunday together.

  1. A.

    34.56

  2. B.

    33.36

  3. C.

    31.58

  4. D.

    32.46

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Correct answer: C

First, calculate the total shoes sold by salesman C on Wednesday and Saturday: 26 + 94 = 120.

Next, calculate the total shoes sold by salesman B on Monday and Sunday: 184 + 196 = 380.

Finally, find the percentage: (120 / 380) * 100 ≈ 31.58%.

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