Statistics And Probability Question 308

Question: The mortality in a town during 4 quarters of a year due to various causes is given below: Based on this data, the percentage increase in mortality in the third quarter is

Options:

A) 40

B) 50

C) 60

D) 75

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Required percentage $ =\frac{400-250}{250}\times 100 $ $ =\frac{150}{250}\times 100=60% $ .