The following table shows the number of buildings constructed in six different…
2023
The following table shows the number of buildings constructed in six different towns A - F of a state S over the seven years from 2016-2022. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
Town-wise Details of Buildings Constructed.
Town / Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 3000 | 3160 | 3220 | 3272 | 3300 | 3320 | 3400 |
B | 2500 | 2568 | 2640 | 2670 | 2792 | 2800 | 2900 |
C | 2960 | 3000 | 3090 | 3100 | 3192 | 3200 | 3268 |
D | 3448 | 3500 | 3600 | 3640 | 3664 | 3760 | 3792 |
E | 2040 | 2100 | 2200 | 2230 | 2320 | 2350 | 2380 |
F | 2272 | 2380 | 2460 | 2480 | 2530 | 2560 | 2588 |
What is the percentage increase in the number of buildings constructed in Town D in 2018 with reference to the previous year ?
- A.
3.85 %
- B.
2.85 %
- C.
4.85 %
- D.
4 %
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Correct answer: B
First, identify the number of buildings constructed in Town D for the years 2017 and 2018 from the table.
In 2017, there were 3500 buildings, and in 2018, there were 3600 buildings.
The increase is 3600 - 3500 = 100 buildings.
Calculate the percentage increase using the formula: (Increase / Original Value) * 100.
Substituting the values gives (100 / 3500) * 100 ≈ 2.86%.