The following table shows the number of employees of five companies A-E who prefer their own vehicle to…
Since own vehicle share is the remaining percentage, totals are A = 184/0.08 = 2300, D = 182/0.14 = 1300 and E = 220/0.125 = 1760. Metro from D and E is 910 + 1276 = 2186,…
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The following table shows the number of employees of five companies A-E who prefer their own vehicle to reach office and percentage (%) of employees who prefer Metro and Bus to reach office. There are only three modes of transport as mentioned. Based on the data in the table, answer the question.
| Company | Number of Employees who prefer their own Vehicles | Number of Employees who prefer Metro | Number of Employees who prefer Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 184 | 68% | 24% |
| B | 78 | 60% | 35% |
| C | 384 | 55% | 30% |
| D | 182 | 70% | 16% |
| E | 220 | 72.5% | 15% |
Question: What is the difference between the number of employees who prefer travelling by Metro from companies D and E together and the number of employees who prefer travelling by bus from companies A, D & E together?
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Correct answer B
Since own vehicle share is the remaining percentage, totals are A = 184/0.08 = 2300, D = 182/0.14 = 1300 and E = 220/0.125 = 1760. Metro from D and E is 910 + 1276 = 2186, while bus from A, D and E is 552 + 208 + 264 = 1024. The difference is 1162.
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