During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 2,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 45% greater than the number sold during the first quarter of 1984, how many were sold during the first quarter ? Select the correct option:	A) 714,240	B) 2,261,760	C) 2,052,413	D) 3,690,240	E) 3,915,790
Let number of cars sold in 1st quarter = x   Number of cars sold in 2nd quarter = 45% greater than the number sold during the first quarter = (1 + 45/100)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1 + 45/100)</gadget>
<output>29/20 = around 1.45</output>
1.45 x   1.45 x= 2,976,000   =&gt; x = 2,052,413   So, answer will be 2,052,413
<result>C</result>
During the second quarter of 1984, a total of 2,976,000 domestic cars were sold. If this was 45% greater than the number sold during the first quarter of 1984, how many were sold during the first quarter ?