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CAT 2001 — DILR Question 23

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

The questions are based on the pie charts given below. Chart 1 shows the distribution of twelve million tons of crude oil transported through different modes over a specific period of time. Chart 2 shows the distribution of the cost of transporting this crude oil. The total cost was Rs. 30 million.

If the costs per ton of transport by ship, air and road are represented by P, Q and R respectively, which of the following is true?

Answer & solution

Correct answer: P > Q > R

  • A

    R > Q > P

  • B

    P > R > Q

  • P > Q > R

  • D

    R > P > Q

Solution

Road is the cheapest mode of transport of crude oil.

∴ Only option 3 satisfies this condition.

Hence, option (c).

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