CAT 1996 — DILR Question 35
Direction: Answer the questions based on the following information.
The first table gives the percentage of students in MBA class, who sought employment in the areas of finance, marketing and software. The second table gives the average starting salaries of the students per month, (rupees in thousands) in these areas. The third table gives the number of students who passed out in each year.
First table
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âââââââSecond table
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âââââââThird table
In 1994, students seeking jobs in finance earned ___ more than those opting for software (per annum).
Answer & solution
- A
Rs. 43 lakh
Rs. 33.8 lakh
- C
Rs. 28.4 lakh
- D
Rs. 38.8 lakh
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âââââââStudents seeking jobs in finance earned = 253 × 7550 = Rs. 16,28,550
Difference in the amount earned
= 1910150 – 1628550 = Rs. 2.81 lakh per month
= Rs. 33.8 lakh per annum.