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Analyze the manufacturing dataset below and answer the following question.

The ratio of total laptops produced by Factory X to Factory Y is 5:3, and standard-grade laptops account for 40% of the total units manufactured at Factory Y. The quantity of premium-grade laptops produced at Factory X is 1119 % more than those produced at Factory Y, and the average quantity of premium-grade laptops across both factories is 19.

Refer to the manufacturing dataset provided to answer the question.

The premium-grade laptops produced at Factory Y represent what percentage of the standard-grade laptops produced at Factory X?

Options

A

60%

B

40%

C

80%

D

20%

E

100%

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Correct Answer :

Option A

60%

Solution :

The correct option is 60%.


Let us solve this problem step-by-step by breaking down the logical reasoning and mathematical calculations.


Step 1: Understand the given information

1. The ratio of total laptops produced by Factory X to Factory Y is 5 : 3.

2. Standard-grade laptops account for 40% of the total units manufactured at Factory Y.

3. Therefore, premium-grade laptops at Factory Y account for 100% - 40% = 60% of Factory Y's total production.

4. The quantity of premium-grade laptops produced at Factory X is 1119% more than those produced at Factory Y.

5. The average quantity of premium-grade laptops across both factories is 19.


Step 2: Express variables in terms of Factory Y's total production

Let total production of Factory Y = 300k units.

Since the ratio of production of X to Y is 5 : 3, total production of Factory X = 500k units.


For Factory Y:

- Standard-grade laptops at Y = 40% of 300k = 120k

- Premium-grade laptops at Y = 60% of 300k = 180k


For Factory X:

First, note that 1119%=1009%=19.

So, Premium-grade laptops at Factory X are 1+19=109 of Premium-grade laptops at Factory Y.

Premium-grade laptops at X = 109×180k=200k


Since total laptops produced at Factory X = 500k:

- Standard-grade laptops at X = 500k - 200k = 300k


Step 3: Solve for k using the average of premium-grade laptops

The average quantity of premium-grade laptops across both factories is 19.

Total premium-grade laptops = 19 × 2 = 38

200k+180k=38

380k=38

k=0.1


Now, let's find the exact quantities:

- Premium-grade laptops at Factory Y = 180k = 180 × 0.1 = 18

- Standard-grade laptops at Factory X = 300k = 300 × 0.1 = 30


Step 4: Calculate the required percentage

We need to find what percentage the premium-grade laptops produced at Factory Y (18) represent of the standard-grade laptops produced at Factory X (30):

Percentage=1830×100%

Percentage=0.6×100%=60%


Thus, the premium-grade laptops produced at Factory Y represent 60% of the standard-grade laptops produced at Factory X.

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