Question

The following charts show the sales share of five companies (A, B, C, D and E) for two fertilizer products, Fertilizer-P and Fertilizer-Q. The Fertilizer-P sale of company C is 2520 Kg and the Fertilizer-Q sale of company B is 3150 Kg.

What is the difference between Fertilizer-P sales from company A, B and C together and total sales of Fertilizer-Q from company C, D and E?

• A. 1590
• B. 2190
• C. 1890
• D. 1770

Hint:

Add the relevant percentage shares for each group first, then convert both to Kg using the two chart totals and subtract.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Total Fertilizer-P = 2520 / 0.21 = 12000 Kg. Total Fertilizer-Q = 3150 / 0.21 = 15000 Kg.
Step 2: Fertilizer-P sale of A, B, C = (15 + 22 + 21)% of 12000 = 58% of 12000 = 6960 Kg.
Step 3: Fertilizer-Q sale of C, D, E = (30 + 10 + 17)% of 15000 = 57% of 15000 = 8550 Kg.
Step 4: Difference = 8550 minus 6960 = 1590 Kg.