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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?
33(1/3)%
20%
25%
21%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Required percentage = [ (45 - 60) ] % = -25%.
60

Therefore 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.


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