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CAT 2003 Slot 1 — DILR Question 27

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

An industry comprises four firms (A, B, C, and D). Financial details of these firms and of the industry as a whole for a particular year are given below. Profitability of a firm is defined as profit as a percentage of sales.

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If Firm A acquires Firm B, approximately what percentage of the total market (total sales) will they corner together?

Answer & solution

  • 55%

  • B

    45%

  • C

    35%

  • D

    50%

Solution

Total sales of A and B combined together would be approximately Rs. 50,000

∴ Required percentage = 5000090000× 100 ≈ 55%

Hence, option (a).

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