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CAT 1998 — DILR Question 41

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Direction: Answer the questions based on the following information.

In the following chart, the price of logs shown is per cubic metre that of plywood and saw timber is per tonne.

In the previous question, if in 1994, prices increased by 5%, 1% and 10% while the volume sales break-up was 40%, 30% and 30% for plywood, saw timber and logs respectively, then what was the average realisation?

Answer & solution

  • A

    18.95

  • B

    16.45

  • 13.15

  • D

    10.25

Solution

The only change would be the accounting for price increase. This is given as (4×5.26×1.05)+(3×14.28×1.01)+(3×20×1.10)(4+3+3) = Rs. 13.15

CAT 1998 DILR Q41: In the previous question, if in 1994, prices increased by 5%, 1% and 10% while the volume sales break-up was 4 — Solution | TheCATExam