During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 2,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 30% 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 options: A) 714,240 B) 2,289,230 C) 2,400,000 D) 3,690,240 E) 3,915,790
Let number of cars sold in 1st quarter = x   Number of cars sold in 2nd quarter = 30% greater than the number sold during the first quarter = (1 + 30/100)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1 + 30/100)</gadget>
<output>13/10 = around 1.3</output>
1.3 x   1.3 x= 2,976,000   =&gt; x = 2,289,230   So, answer will be 2,289,230
<result>B</result>
During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 2,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 30% greater than the number sold during the first quarter of 1984, how many were sold during the first quarter ?