XAT 2011QA & DI Question 6

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

Five years ago Maxam Glass Co. had estimated its staff requirements in the five levels in their organization as: Level-1: 55; Level-2: 65; Level-3: 225; Level-4: 255 & Level-5: 300. Over the years the company had recruited people based on ad-hoc requirements, in the process also selecting ex-defence service men and ex-policemen. The following graph shows actual staff strength at various levels as on date.

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If the company decides to abolish all vacant posts at all levels, which level would incur the highest reduction in percentage terms?

Answer & solution

  • A

    1

  • B

    2

  • C

    3

  • 4

  • E

    5

Solution

It is quite clear that level 4 will incur the highest reduction.

Hence, option (d).

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