Total number of sports shoes sold by all companies in year 2023 is…
2024
Total number of sports shoes sold by all companies in year 2023 is approximately ______ % of the total number of sports shoes produced by all the companies in that year.
Answer: B. 79 — CONCEPTTo express one total as a percentage of another, compute both totals in the same unit. Use Percentage = (part ÷ whole) × 100, where the part is the…
- A.
84
- B.
79
- C.
72
- D.
75
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Correct answer: B
CONCEPT
To express one total as a percentage of another, compute both totals in the same unit.
Use Percentage = (part ÷ whole) × 100, where the part is the total sold and the whole is the total produced.
APPLICATION
Use the 2023 production and sold-percentage columns for companies A–G.
Company | Produced (lakh) | Sold (%) | Sold (lakh) |
|---|---|---|---|
A | 33 | 72 | 23.76 |
B | 30 | 76 | 22.80 |
C | 37 | 82 | 30.34 |
D | 32 | 87 | 27.84 |
E | 41 | 80 | 32.80 |
F | 24 | 81 | 19.44 |
G | 35 | 78 | 27.30 |
Add the 2023 production figures: 33 + 30 + 37 + 32 + 41 + 24 + 35 = 232 lakh.
Add the company-wise sold quantities: 23.76 + 22.80 + 30.34 + 27.84 + 32.80 + 19.44 + 27.30 = 184.28 lakh.
Required percentage = (184.28 ÷ 232) × 100 = 79.43%, which is approximately 79%.
CROSS-CHECK
The unsold quantity is 232 − 184.28 = 47.72 lakh, or (47.72 ÷ 232) × 100 = 20.57%.
Therefore the sold share is 100% − 20.57% = 79.43%, confirming the result of approximately 79%.