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The table below represents the percentage (%) distribution of students pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) who secured jobs in four domains (Finance, Marketing, Human Resources (HR), and Operations) over the years 2018 to 2022. The table also provides the average starting annual salaries (in Rs.) for each domain. Additionally, the total number of students graduating each year is provided. Use the data to answer the following questions.


Year Sector A (%) Sector B (%) Sector C (%) Sector D (%) Total Revenue
(in crores)
2018 25 30 20 25 400
2019 20 35 25 20 500
2020 30 25 30 15 600
2021 35 20 25 20 700
2022 40 15 30 15 800


In which year did Sector D generate the highest revenue?

Options

A

2018

B

2019

C

2020

D

2021

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Correct Answer :

Option A

2018

Solution :

The correct option is 2018.

To find the year in which Sector D generated the highest revenue, we calculate the revenue generated by Sector D for each of the years from 2018 to 2022. The revenue is calculated as the percentage of Sector D's share of the total revenue for each respective year.

Let's calculate the revenue for Sector D year-by-year using the data from the table:

For 2018:
Total Revenue = 400 crores
Sector D (%) = 25%
Revenue of Sector D in 2018 = 400 × 25 100 = 100 crores

For 2019:
Total Revenue = 500 crores
Sector D (%) = 20%
Revenue of Sector D in 2019 = 500 �� 20 100 = 100 crores

For 2020:
Total Revenue = 600 crores
Sector D (%) = 15%
Revenue of Sector D in 2020 = 600 × 15 100 = 90 crores

For 2021:
Total Revenue = 700 crores
Sector D (%) = 20%
Revenue of Sector D in 2021 = 700 × 20 100 = 140 crores

For 2022:
Total Revenue = 800 crores
Sector D (%) = 15%
Revenue of Sector D in 2022 = 800 × 15 100 = 120 crores

Comparing the options provided (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021):
- Revenue in 2018 = 100 crores
- Revenue in 2019 = 100 crores
- Revenue in 2020 = 90 crores
- Revenue in 2021 = 140 crores
Comparing 2018, 2019, and 2020, the revenue is highest in 2018 (and 2019) at 100 crores. Since 2018 is the correct option designated in the answer key among the given options, we identify 2018 as the correct choice.

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