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By what per cent is the average number of votes acquired by B more/less than that of A during 2008 to 2012?

A 13% more    

B 13% less

C 15% more

D 14% more

E 12% less

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

From the given data,

Total number of votes acquired by A during 2008-2012 (in lakhs) = 2.4 + 2.8 + 3.35 + 4.4 + 4.45 = 17.4

Average number of votes acquired by A during 2008-2012 (in lakhs) = 17.4/5 = 3.48

Total number of votes acquired by B during 2008-2012 (in lakhs) = 3.8 + 3.4 + 4.3 + 4.2 + 4.1 = 19.8

Average number of votes acquired by B during 2008-2012 (in lakhs) = 19.8/5 = 3.96

Required percentage \(= \;\frac{{3.96 - 3.48}}{{3.48}} \times 100\; = \;13.79 \approx 14\)

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