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    The following bar graph shows the sales (in lakh number of packs) of five cosmetic products by a company between 2004 and 2009. Study the bar graph an
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    The following bar graph shows the sales (in lakh number of packs) of five cosmetic products by a company between 2004 and 2009. Study the bar graph and answer the question based on it.

    Reference: Sales (in lakh number of packs) of five different products of Cosmetic company during 2004 and 2009 = Sales (in lakh number of packs) of five different products of Cosmetic company during 2004 and 2009 = Sales (in lakh number of packs) Cosmetic products, Lipsticks, Nail Art, Hair color, Eye-liners, Mascara

    What is the percentage increase (rounded off to the nearest integer) in the average sales of all cosmetic products together in 2009 as compared to 2004?

    A.

    36%

    B.

    30%

    C.

    28%

    D.

    33%

    Correct option is B

    Solution:
    Total Sale in 2004 = 50 + 40 + 65+ 90 + 80 = 325 

    Average = 3255\frac{325}{5} = 65

    Total Sale in 2009 = 75+ 80+ 75+ 98+ 95= 423

    Average =4235\frac{423}{5}​ = 84.6 

    Required Percentage = 84.66565×100=30.15% or 30%\frac{84.6-65}{65}\times100 = 30.15{\%} \,or \,30 {\%}​​

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