Directions (1 - 5): The bar graph given below shows the sales of books (in thousand numbers from six branches of a publishing company during two consecutive years 2000 and 2001. Sales of books (in thousands numbers) from six branches B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 of a publishing company in 2000 and 2001.
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What is the ratio of the total sales of branch B2 for both years to the total sales branch B4 for both years?

A. 4 : 5

B. 10 : 1

C. 7 : 9

D. 8 : 5

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Required ratio
$$=\frac{\text{Total sales of branch B2 for both years}}{\text{Total sales of branch B4 for both years}}$$
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{75+65}{85+95} \cr & = \frac{140}{180} \cr & = \frac{7}{9} \cr & = 7:9 \cr} $$

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