Question

    The table below shows the percentage distribution of employees across five departments (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Operations) in five companies (X, Y, Z, W, and V). The total number of employees in each company is given.

    What is the total number of employees working in the IT

    department across all companies combined?
    A 1880 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1920 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1985 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    For IT department: Company X: 30% of 1200 = (30/100) × 1200 = 360 Company Y: 25% of 1500 = (25/100) × 1500 = 375 Company Z: 20% of 1800 = (20/100) × 1800 = 360 Company W: 35% of 1400 = (35/100) × 1400 = 490 Company V: 25% of 1600 = (25/100) × 1600 = 400 Total = 360 + 375 + 360 + 490 + 400 = 1985 Correct Option: c

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