Q80. Total items sold by E is what percentage more/less than total TV sold by D?

Question

Directions (80-85):

A line graph shows total TV sold and difference between cell phones and TV sold by shops A, B, C, D, E. Note: Total cell phones sold Total TVs sold.

Q80. Total items sold by E is what percentage more/less than total TV sold by D?

1. A. 31.57% (Correct answer)
2. B. 30%
3. C. 36%
4. D. 31%
5. E. 31.25%

Correct Answer

Option A — 31.57%

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 31.57% (less).

Key Points

• From the graph, Cell phones = TV + Difference, and Total items = TV + Cell phones:

• Total items sold by E = 520; Total TV sold by D = 760.
• Required % = (760 − 520) / 760 × 100 = 240/760 × 100 = 31.57% less.