Directions (1 - 5): Study the following table which shows the amount of money invested (Rupees in crore) in the core infrastructure areas of two districts. A and B of a State, and answer the below five questions.
| District A | District B | |||
| Core Area | 1995 | 1996 | 1995 | 1996 |
| Electricity Chemical Thermal Solar Nuclear |
815.2 389.5 632.4 468.1 617.9 |
1054.2 476.7 565.9 589.6 803.1 |
2065.8 745.3 1232.7 1363.5 1674.3 |
2365.1 986.4 1026.3 1792.1 2182.1 |
| Total | 2923.1 | 3489.5 | 7081.6 | 8352.0 |
By approximately what percent was the total investment in the two districts A and B More in 1996 as compared to 1995?
A. 18%
B. 24%
C. 21%
D. 14%
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Total investment of A & B in 1995= 2923.1 + 7081.6
= Rs. 10004.7
Total investment of A & B in 1996
= 3489.5 + 8352
= Rs. 11841.5
∴ Increase %
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{11841.5 - 10004.7}{10004.7} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{1836.8}{10004.7} \times 100 \cr & = 18\% \left(\text{Approx} \right) \cr} $$
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