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CAT 1996 — DILR Question 21

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Direction: Answer the questions based on the following information.

The amount of money invested (rupees in crores) in the core infrastructure areas of two districts, Chittoor and Khammam of Andhra Pradesh, is as follows.

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By what per cent was the total investment in the two districts more in 1996 as compared to 1995?

Answer & solution

  • A

    14%

  • B

    21%

  • C

    24%

  • 18%

Solution

Total investment in the two districts in 1995 = 2932.1+ 7081.6 ≈ 10,000.
Total investment in the two districts in 1996 = 3489.5 + 8352 ≈ 11840.
Required percentage = (11840-10000)10000≈18%

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