Data Interpretation Actual Question in CMAT 2023 Slot – 2

Q1. The cost of the three components A, B and C of an electronic machine worth ₹12,000 in 2020 is given as a Pie-chart as shown below :

In the following year, the cost of these three components A, B, and C increased by 10%, 20%, and 10% respectively. The cost of the three components A, B, and C respectively in 2021, was
A ₹3,300, ₹4,950, ₹5,350
B ₹3,300, ₹4,800, ₹5,500
C ₹3,200, ₹4,700, ₹5,600
D ₹3,600, ₹4,800, ₹5,600

EXPLANATION

B
In 2020:

Cost of component A = 90/360 * 12000 = 3000

Cost of component B = 120/360 * 12000 = 4000

Cost of component C = 150/360 * 12000 = 5000

In 2021:
Cost of component A = 1.1*3000 = Rs 3300

Cost of component B = 1.2*4000 = Rs 4800
Cost of component C = 1.1*5000 = Rs 5500

The answer is option B

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.