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The pie chart illustrates the market share of five major smartphone manufacturers (Company A, B, C, D, E) in a particular region. If the total market size is 50 million units, approximately how many more units does Company A sell than Company D? [Imagine a pie chart] Company A: 35% Company B: 25% Company C: 20% Company D: 10% Company E: 10%

A 7.5 million units
B 12.5 million units
C 17.5 million units
D 25 million units

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Company A sells 35% of 50 million = 0.35 * 50 = 17.5 million units. Company D sells 10% of 50 million = 0.10 * 50 = 5 million units. The difference is 17.5 - 5 = 12.5 million units.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The pie chart illustrates the market share of five major smartphone manufacturers (Company A, B, C, D, E) in a particular region. If the total market size is 50 million units, approximately how many more units does Company A sell than Company D? [Imagine a pie chart] Company A: 35% Company B: 25% Company C: 20% Company D: 10% Company E: 10%" is Option B: 12.5 million units.

The other options — A) 7.5 million units, C) 17.5 million units, D) 25 million units — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Company A sells 35% of 50 million = 0.35 * 50 = 17.5 million units. Company D sells 10% of 50 million = 0.10 * 50 = 5 million units. The difference is 17.5 - 5 = 12.5 million units.

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