Question

    If the average number of employees who got promoted in 2011 and 2013 was 414 then what percent of the total number of employees who got promoted in 2011?

    A 52% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 49% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D cannot be determined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Number of employees who got promoted in 2011 be x. Number of employees who got promoted in 2013 = 60% of 780= 468 According to the question, x+ 468 = 2 × 414 x= 828 – 468 = 360 If the percentage of employees who got promoted in 2011 be x x% of 800 = 360 So x = 45%

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