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The percentage of growth in exports of five companies in the last four years is presented below. % of…

The ratio of B's exports to D's exports in 2019 was 420 : 529. Their 2019 exports were 100/(1.15 × 1.15) and 130/(1.05 × 1.30), respectively. The ratio is (100 × 1.05 ×…

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The percentage of growth in exports of five companies in the last four years is presented below.
% of Growth in Exports (Growth %, by Companies)
ABCDE
202010158512
20212015203020
20223030302028
20234538304042

In 2021, the exports of company B and company D are Rs. 100 crores and Rs. 130 crores. What was the ratio of their exports in 2019?

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The ratio of B's exports to D's exports in 2019 was 420 : 529. Their 2019 exports were 100/(1.15 × 1.15) and 130/(1.05 × 1.30), respectively. The ratio is (100 × 1.05 × 1.30) : (130 × 1.15 × 1.15) = 136.5 : 171.925 = 420 : 529.

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