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 approximate percentage rise seen in vacancies available in the city of Hyderabad from 2009 to 2019?
- A.
21.8 %
- B.
23.23 %
- C.
26.23 %
- D.
27.41 %
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
1. Calculate vacancies in Hyderabad in 2009: 10% of 5.4 lakhs = 0.54 lakhs. 2. Calculate vacancies in Hyderabad in 2019: 8% of 8.6 lakhs = 0.688 lakhs. 3. Calculate the percentage increase: ((0.688 - 0.54) / 0.54) * 100 = (0.148 / 0.54) * 100 = 27.407...%, which is approximately 27.41%. Final Answer: Option D