Comprehension (English): Study the table given below and answer the questions:…

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Comprehension (English):
Study the table given below and answer the questions:
The table gives attendance of employees (number of employees present) on five week days in five offices, namely A, B, C, D and E:

Days

A

B

C

D

E

Monday

139

147

211

141

184

Tuesday

141

189

164

189

151

Wednesday

115

141

159

156

136

Thursday

89

223

120

147

113

Friday

187

93

257

160

124

Q. The number of employees present in office E on Monday is what percent more than the number of employees present in office C on Thursday?

  1. A.

    34.78%

  2. B.

    21.05%

  3. C.

    55.25%

  4. D.

    53.33%

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Correct answer: D

From the table, number of employees in Office E on Monday = 184. Number of employees in Office C on Thursday = 120.

Difference = 184 - 120 = 64.

Percentage more = (Difference / Base Value) * 100 = (64 / 120) * 100 ≈ 53.33%.

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