RRB NTPC · Question 5
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below:
| Year | TYPE I | TYPE II | TYPE III | TYPE IV | TYPE V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26 | 64 | 232 | 153 | 340 |
| 2001 | 45 | 60 | 242 | 172 | 336 |
| 2002 | 72 | 79 | 248 | 210 | 404 |
| 2003 | 81 | 93 | 280 | 241 | 411 |
| 2004 | 107 | 112 | 266 | 235 | 442 |
| TOTAL | 331 | 408 | 1268 | 1011 | 1933 |
If the same percentage increase in the sales of Type I vehicles in 2004 over 2003 is expected in 2005, approximately how many Type I vehicles will be sold in 2005?
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Answer: (A) 141
Explanation
Type I sales rose from 81 (2003) to 107 (2004), a growth factor of 107/81 ≈ 1.321 (32.1%). The same growth in 2005 gives 107 × 1.321 ≈ 141 vehicles.