Data Interpretation - Bar Charts - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Bar Charts - Bar Chart 3 (Q.No. 1)
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The bar graph given below shows the data of the production of paper (in lakh tonnes) by three different companies X, Y and Z over the years.
Production of Paper (in lakh tonnes) by Three Companies X, Y and Z over the Years.
1.
For which of the following years, the percentage rise/fall in production from the previous year is the maximum for Company Y?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Percentage change (rise/fall) in the production of Company Y in comparison to the previous year, for different years are:
| For 1997 = |  |
(35 - 25) | x 100 | ![]](/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cbracket-h1.gif) |
% = 40%. |
| 25 |
| For 1998 = | |
(35 - 35) | x 100 | |
% = 0%. |
| 35 |
| For 1999 = | |
(40 - 35) | x 100 | |
% = 14.29%. |
| 35 |
| For 2000 = | |
(50 - 40) | x 100 | |
% = 25%. |
| 40 |
Hence, the maximum percentage rise/fall in the production of Company Y is for 1997.
Discussion:
12 comments Page 2 of 2.
Manju said:
9 years ago
Why we can't take X or Z companies.
Bhavesh said:
7 years ago
What about year 96?
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