Number of applications received for subject B increased by what percent from 2004 to
2006 ?

Solution

Number of applications received for subject B in 2004 $$\approx$$ 140
Number of applications received for subject B in 2006 $$\approx$$ 220
Increase in application percentage = (220-140)/140
=80/140
=57.14 %
=57 1/7%

Hence Option C is the correct answer.