During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 2,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 18% 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) 2,522,033  D) 3,690,240  E) 3,915,790
Let number of cars sold in 1st quarter = x   Number of cars sold in 2nd quarter = 18% greater than the number sold during the first quarter = (1 + 18/100)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1 + 18/100)</gadget>
<output>59/50 = around 1.18</output>
1.18 x   1.18 x= 2,976,000   =&gt; x = 2,522,033   So, answer will be 2,522,033
<result>C</result>
During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 2,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 18% greater than the number sold during the first quarter of 1984, how many were sold during the first quarter ?