Data Interpretation Ques 289

Question-

Directions : Refer to the graph and answer the given questions.

If the respective ratio between total number of scarves sold by stores M and N together in 2003 and that in 2008 is $7: 11$, what is the total number of scarves sold by stores $M$ and $N$ together in 2008 ?

(1) 880

(2) 1100

(3) 660

(4) 770

(5) 990

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Correct Answer: (5)

Solution: (5)

Let the total number of scarves sold by both stores in 2008 be $x.$

According to the question,

$\frac{390+240}{x}=\frac{7}{11}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{630}{x}=\frac{7}{11}$

$\Rightarrow 7 x=630 \times 11$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{630 \times 11}{7}=990$



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