The following pie chart shows the percentage share of value-wise sales of five brands A, B, C, D, and E in 2005. In 2006, value wise sale of A increased by 50% and that of E increased by 10%. The…
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The following pie chart shows the percentage share of value-wise sales of five brands A, B, C, D, and E in 2005.
In 2006, value wise sale of A increased by 50% and that of E increased by 10%. The sales of all other brands remained the same. By what percentage total sales (value wise) grew in 2006 as compared to 2005?
- 124%
- 60%
- 24.70%
- 12.10%
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 24.70%
Take 2005 total = 100: A rises 45 -> 67.5 (+22.5), E rises 22 -> 24.2 (+2.2). Total increase = 24.7, i.e. 24.70% growth.
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