MAT 2003 Question Paper

The commodity which showed the least variation in value over the period 1999-2003 is the one which has the least difference in value between 1999 and 2003, which clearly is fruits : $$\frac{79-73}{79}\times100\approx7.5\%$$

=> Ans - (D)

From the given data values, we can see that Gas and vegetables show a clearly increasing trend from 1999 to 2003 irrespective of the fluctuations in between. 
Fruits show a relatively flat trend in prices. 
A very clear fall can be seen in cereals, milk, fats and oils as the values that they start with in 1999 are substantially larger than their values in 2003. 

The ratio of net receipts over mortgage advances will be greatest in the month which has the highest net receipts (since mortgage advances are same for all), which is in the month of December.

=> Ans - (A)

Net receipts in April 2001 = 3400

Mortgage advances in April 2001 = 1000

=> Required ratio = $$\frac{1000}{3400}$$

$$\approx1:3$$

=> Ans - (C)

Net receipts (in Rs. lakhs) for May 2001 = $$\frac{50}{100}\times3400=1700$$

Advances (in Rs. lakhs) for May 2001 = $$\frac{75}{100}\times1000=750$$

Total turnover (in Rs. lakhs) = $$1700+750=2450\approx2400$$

=> Ans - (C)

Total number of new employees(female and male)in all the companies in 1999 & 2000

= 126 + 131 = 257

=> Ans - (B)

Total number of new female employees per company in 2001

= 5+9+74+8+4 = 100

=> Required average = $$\frac{100}{5}=20$$

=> Ans - (C)

Total male employees in 2002 = 12+23+6+6+6 = 53

Male employees by B, C and D in 2002 = 23+6+6 = 35

=> Required % = $$\frac{35}{53}\times100$$

$$\approx \frac{2}{3}\times100 = 66\%$$

=> Ans - (A)