Study the data in the given table and answer the questions that follow. The…
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Study the data in the given table and answer the questions that follow.
The table below provides data on the percentage (%) distribution of job vacancies in IT companies situated in various Indian cities in the year 2009 and 2019. In the year 2009, the total number of vacancies was 5.4 lakhs and in the year 2019, it was 8.6 lakhs.
City | Percentage (%) of Job Vacancies (2009) | Percentage (%) of Job Vacancies (2019) |
Bangalore | 15 | 22 |
Hyderabad | 10 | 8 |
Pune | 12 | 6 |
Mumbai | 10 | 18 |
Chennai | 8 | 10 |
NCR | 21 | 20 |
Other cities | 24 | 16 |
What is the difference between the number of vacancies available in the city of Bangalore in the year 2019 and 2009?
- A.
108200
- B.
113120
- C.
118400
- D.
96400
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Correct answer: A
To determine the difference in the number of job vacancies in Bangalore between 2009 and 2019, we calculate the absolute vacancy count for each year based on the provided percentages.
Calculate vacancies in 2009:Total vacancies in 2009 = 5.4 lakhs (540,000)
Percentage of vacancies in Bangalore (2009) = 15%
Vacancies in Bangalore (2009) = 15% of 540,000 = 81,000
Calculate vacancies in 2019:
Total vacancies in 2019 = 8.6 lakhs (860,000)
Percentage of vacancies in Bangalore (2019) = 22%
Vacancies in Bangalore (2019) = 22% of 860,000 = 189,200
Determine the difference:Difference = 189,200 - 81,000 = 108,200