Question 60

Study the given bar chart and answer the question that follows.
Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10,000 tonnes) Over the Years

What was the approximate percentage increase in the production of fertilizers from 1998 to 1999?

Solution

From the bar chart,

Production of fertilizers by the company(in 10,000 tonnes) in 1998 = 45

Production of fertilizers by the company(in 10,000 tonnes) in 1999 = 65

Increase in the production of fertilizers of the company from 1998 to 1999 = 65 - 45 = 20

$$\therefore\ $$Required percentage $$=\frac{20}{45}\times100=$$ 44.44%

Hence, the correct answer is Option A

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Study the given bar chart and answer the question that follows.Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10,000 tonnes) Over the Years What was the approximate percentage increase in the production of fertilizers from 1998 to 1999?