The following table gives the number of items of a product sold in two Towns A and B in six different…
Town B sold 40% more items than Town A in April. The difference is 210 − 150 = 60 items, and the comparison uses Town A as the base: 60 ÷ 150 × 100 = 40%.
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The following table gives the number of items of a product sold in two Towns A and B in six different months:
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June |
| Town A | 120 | 140 | 180 | 150 | 180 | 240 |
| Town B | 220 | 120 | 150 | 210 | 230 | 180 |
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Town B sold 40% more items than Town A in April. The difference is 210 − 150 = 60 items, and the comparison uses Town A as the base: 60 ÷ 150 × 100 = 40%.
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