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Discussion Forum : Bar Charts - Bar Chart 5 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
Study the bar chart and answer the question based on it.
Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 1000 tonnes) Over the Years

1.
What was the percentage decline in the production of fertilizers from 1997 to 1998?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| Required percentage = | ![]() |
(45 - 60) | ![]() |
% = -25%. |
| 60 |
There is a decline of 25% in production from 1997 to 1998.
Discussion:
12 comments Page 2 of 2.
Sabyasachi said:
5 years ago
When they asked for 1997 to 1998 we should take 1998 as a denominator so the answer will be 33.33%.
(3)
Aiswarya said:
1 month ago
Percentage change = New − Old/Old ×100.
So, the year 1997 is an old one with the value 60,
And 1998 is the new one with the value 45.
So from the above formula.
Percentage change = 45 - 60/60 * 100 = -25%.
So there is 25% decline.
So, the year 1997 is an old one with the value 60,
And 1998 is the new one with the value 45.
So from the above formula.
Percentage change = 45 - 60/60 * 100 = -25%.
So there is 25% decline.
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