Indian Institute of Foreign Trade 2012 Solved Paper

Total Imports during the given period 275 + 250 + 225 + 225 + 275 + 200 + 175 + 175 + 200 + 175 = 2175
Total Exports during the given period = 112.5 + 150 + 150 + 275 + 200 + 175 + 200 + 200 + 262.5 + 250 = 1975
Thus, Total exports is smaller than Total imports by

2175−1975

2175

≈9%
Hence, option C is the correct answer.