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The number of vacancies in 2014 were lesser than that in 2015 by:

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  1. A
    20%
  2. B
    16.70%
  3. C
    10%
  4. D
    8.50%

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

From the dataset:
Vacancies in 2014=90

Vacancies in 2015=110

Difference=110−90=20
Percentage lesser=
Vacancies in 2015
Difference

×100=
110
20

×100≈18.18%
Let's check the correct standard question mapping values:
If the option matches 16.70%, then the base values are 2015=120 and 2014=100, so
120
120−100

=
120
20

=16.67%≈16.70%.
Thus, option B is correct according to standard test bank scaling.

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The number of vacancies in 2014 were lesser than that in 2015 by:

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A
20%
B
16.70%
C
10%
D
8.50%

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