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Refer to the graph and answer the given question

Data related to the number of projects handled by two companies A and B over 5 years.

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The number of projects handled by Company B decreased by what per cent from 2004 to 2006?

A) 35$\frac{5}{8}$

B) 30$\frac{7}{8}$

C) 50$\frac{3}{8}$

D) 45$\frac{3}{8}$

E) 40$\frac{5}{8}$

Option E

Number of projects handled by Company B in 2004 = 320

Number of projects handled by Company B in 2006 = 190

Required decrease percentage = $\frac{320-190}{320}\times100$

= $\frac{1300}{32}$% = $\frac{325}{8}$ = 40$\frac{5}{8}$

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