The given table shows employees working in various departments of company ABC…
2025
The given table shows employees working in various departments of company ABC Ltd., over several years. Study the table and answer the question that follows.
Departments/Years | Research | Marketing | Production | Account | Finance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 50 |
2018 | 40 | 45 | 75 | 60 | 45 |
2019 | 55 | 55 | 85 | 55 | 40 |
2020 | 60 | 60 | 115 | 70 | 55 |
2021 | 65 | 65 | 130 | 40 | 60 |
2022 | 45 | 70 | 150 | 75 | 65 |
What is the total number of employees in company ABC Ltd., in the year 2020?
- A.
340
- B.
370
- C.
360
- D.
350
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Correct answer: C
In a data table, the total for one year is found by adding together the values from every category listed for that year; the figures for other years in the table do not affect the total for the year being asked about.
Read the year-2020 row from the table: Research = 60, Marketing = 60, Production = 115, Account = 70, Finance = 55.
Add the Research and Marketing figures: 60 + 60 = 120.
Add the Production figure to the running total: 120 + 115 = 235.
Add the Account figure to the running total: 235 + 70 = 305.
Add the Finance figure to the running total: 305 + 55 = 360.
As a check, grouping the same five figures differently gives the same result: (60 + 55) + (60 + 70) + 115 = 115 + 130 + 115 = 360, confirming the total.
The total number of employees in company ABC Ltd. in 2020 is therefore 360.