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The table provided below depicts data regarding the inventory of two categories of garments—Cotton and Silk—across five different fulfillment centers (P, Q, R, S, and T). It displays the numerical difference between the number of Cotton garments and Silk garments, along with the percentage share of Cotton garments in relation to the overall inventory of garments for each fulfillment center.
| Fulfillment Center | Difference between Cotton and Silk garments | Percentage of Cotton garments relative to total inventory |
|---|---|---|
| P | 60 | 62.5% |
| Q | 198 | 66.5% |
| R | 188 | 70% |
| S | 76 | 60% |
| T | 330 | 72% |
Find the ratio of the total number of Cotton garments in fulfillment centers P and T combined to the number of Silk garments in fulfillment center P.
Correct Answer :
23:3
Solution :
The correct answer is 23:3.
Step 1: Calculate the number of garments for Fulfillment Center P:
Percentage of Cotton garments in center P = 62.5%
Percentage of Silk garments in center P = 100% - 62.5% = 37.5%
Difference in percentage between Cotton and Silk garments in P = 62.5% - 37.5% = 25%
Given that the difference in the number of Cotton and Silk garments for P is 60:
Now, calculate the exact count of Cotton and Silk garments in P:
Step 2: Calculate the number of garments for Fulfillment Center T:
Percentage of Cotton garments in center T = 72%
Percentage of Silk garments in center T = 100% - 72% = 28%
Difference in percentage between Cotton and Silk garments in T = 72% - 28% = 44%
Given that the difference in the number of Cotton and Silk garments for T is 330:
Now, calculate the count of Cotton garments in T:
Step 3: Determine the required ratio:
Total Cotton garments in centers P and T combined = 150 + 540 = 690
Silk garments in center P = 90
Thus, the ratio of the total number of Cotton garments in fulfillment centers P and T combined to the number of Silk garments in fulfillment center P is 23:3.
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