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 average number of vacancies available in the city of Hyderabad in the year 2009 and 2019?
- A.
41080
- B.
42740
- C.
58610
- D.
61400
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Correct answer: D
To find the average number of vacancies in Hyderabad for 2009 and 2019, we first calculate the specific vacancies for each year. In 2009, total vacancies were 5.4 lakhs (540,000). Hyderabad accounted for 10%, which is 54,000 vacancies. In 2019, total vacancies were 8.6 lakhs (860,000). Hyderabad accounted for 8%, which is 68,800 vacancies. The average is (54,000 + 68,800) / 2 = 61,400.