GATE 2021 ST – Question 9

General Aptitude · Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Arithmetic and Number Computation · 2 marks · Multiple choice

The bar chart shows daily exercise minutes for students X and Y during one week. On how many days did one student exercise at least 10% longer than the other?

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Correct answer: (C) 6

Explanation

Compare the larger value to 1.1 times the smaller. Monday 70/45,Tuesday 65/55,Wednesday 60/50,Friday 35/20,Saturday 60/50,and Sunday 65/55 all exceed 1.1. Thursday gives 60/55≈1.091 and fails. Thus **6 days, C**.

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