During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 3,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 32% greater than the number sold during the first quarter of 1984, how many were sold during the first quarter ? Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 714,240  B) 2,261,760  C) 2,400,000  D) 3,012,121  E) 3,915,790
Let number of cars sold in 1st quarter = x   Number of cars sold in 2nd quarter = 32% greater than the number sold during the first quarter = (1 + 32/100)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1 + 32/100)</gadget>
<output>33/25 = around 1.32</output>
1.32 x   1.32 x= 3,976,000   =&gt; x = 3,012,121   So, answer will be 3,012,121
<result>D</result>
During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 3,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 32% greater than the number sold during the first quarter of 1984, how many were sold during the first quarter ?