The table below details raw material procurement, fabric output, and sales revenues across four regional textile development clusters for FY 2024–25:
| Textile Cluster | Raw Cotton Procured ('000 MT) | Fabric Produced ('000 metres) | Export Value (₹ Crores) | Domestic Sales (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster A | 40 | 320 | 160 | 240 |
| Cluster B | 50 | 500 | 300 | 200 |
| Cluster C | 60 | 480 | 240 | 360 |
| Cluster D | 30 | 240 | 180 | 120 |
What is the absolute difference (in ₹ Crores) between the average domestic sales across all four clusters and the domestic sales of the cluster that achieved the highest fabric production efficiency per unit of raw cotton procured?
- ₹30 CroresAnswer
- B₹50 Crores
- C₹130 Crores
- D₹30,000
Answer
The absolute difference is ₹30 Crores.
The correct answer is ₹30 Crores. Fabric production efficiency per unit of raw cotton is calculated as Fabric Produced ('000 metres) divided by Raw Cotton Procured ('000 MT). Cluster B yields 500 / 50 = 10 metres/MT, which is the highest among all clusters (others yield 8 metres/MT). Cluster B's domestic sales are ₹200 Crores. The average domestic sales across all clusters is (240 + 200 + 360 + 120) / 4 = ₹230 Crores. The absolute difference between ₹230 Crores and ₹200 Crores is ₹30 Crores.
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Data grid ratio comparison and benchmark deviation analysis