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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, if sales value of B increases by 10% and that of A decreases by 10%, what is…

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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.

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In 2006, if sales value of B increases by 10% and that of A decreases by 10%, what is the percentage change in sales, if sale of all other brands remain same?

  1. No change
  2. Decrease by 3%
  3. Increase by 6%
  4. Decrease by 1%

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Decrease by 3%
With total 100: B +10% of 15 = +1.5, A -10% of 45 = -4.5. Net change = -3, i.e. total decreases by 3%.

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