Study the branch transactions table and answer the question. | Branch | Deposits (Rs lakh) | Withdrawals (Rs lakh) | |---|---:|---:| | P | 48 | 36 | | Q | 54 | 42 | | R | 60 | 45 | | S | 72 | 54 | By what percent do deposits exceed withdrawals for Branch R?
Practice this question from Chapter Mock 15: Data Interpretation, with options and an explanation.
Question
Study the branch transactions table and answer the question.
| Branch | Deposits (Rs lakh) | Withdrawals (Rs lakh) |
|---|---:|---:|
| P | 48 | 36 |
| Q | 54 | 42 |
| R | 60 | 45 |
| S | 72 | 54 |
By what percent do deposits exceed withdrawals for Branch R?
Option A
25%
Option B
30%
Option C — Correct answer
33 1/3%
Correct choice.
Option D
40%
Explanation
Excess $=60-45=15$. Percentage excess over withdrawals $=\frac{15}{45}\times100=33\frac{1}{3}\%$.