The table above shows the unit sales of the TT950 motorcycle in six European countries over a six month period. These motorcycles are imported into each country by a main dealer. Use this information to answer the following questions.
What percentage of the overall total was sold to the Spanish importer?
Asnwer: C
Explanation: A total of 177 units were sold to the Spanish importer out of a total of 1166 units. The percentage is calculated as: (177/1166) * 100 = 15%.
The table above shows the total number of warranty claims for three types of sports utility vehicle. The reason for each claim is shown as a percentage along with the industry average for this type of vehicle. Use this information to answer the following questions.
If 28,000 LandRangers were sold, what percentage of the total were the subject of a warranty claim due to engine failure?
Answer: B
Explanation: Thirty percent of the 512 LandRanger claims involved engine failure. This equates to (512/100) * 30 = 153 claims. If 28,000 LandRangers were sold then the percentage which suffered engine failure was (153/28000) * 100 = 0.54%.
If warranty claims for the FreeRanger matched the industry average, how many bodywork claims would have been made?
Explanation: The industry average for bodywork claims is 15%. If this percentage of the 1004 FreeRanger claims were made then that would equate to (1004/100) * 15 = 150 claims.
How many more warranty claims were made for the SportRanger than the FreeRanger due to electrical problems?
Answer: A
Explanation: The number of warranty claims made in each instance was as follows: SportRanger 1762 claims 35% electrical = (1762/100) * 35 = 616 FreeRanger 1004 claims 30% electrical = (1004/100) * 30 = 301 There were 315 more claims made for the Sportranger.
How many LandRanger warranty claims involved transmission problems?
Answer: C
Explanation: Thirty percent of the 512 LandRanger claims involved transmission problems. This equates to (512/100) * 30 = 153 claims.
