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Read the following information on ‘Sectoral Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions in India (2001-02 to 2006-07)’ given in Tables below and answer the questions.

Table: Sector wise Number of ‘Mergers & Acquisitions’

Table: Sector wise Number of ‘Mergers’



Question 89

What is the approximate proportion of ‘mergers’ to ‘acquisitions’ for the entire period (2001 - 02 to 2006 - 07)?

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From the given table, we can calculate two tables. One for mergers and one for acquisitions. 
For Mergers, 

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For Acquisitions, 

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Total no. of mergers and acquisitions during the given period = 5646

Total no. of mergers during the given period = 1499

Total no. of acquisitions during the given period = 5646 - 1499 = 4147

Hence required percentage is $$\frac{1499}{4147}\times\ 100=37\%\ \left(approx\right)$$

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