Data Interpretation - Bar Charts - Discussion
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) | ![]](/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cbracket-h1.gif) |
% = -25%. |
| 60 |
There is a decline of 25% in production from 1997 to 1998.
Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.
Bhavani said:
6 years ago
(60-45) /45 = 1500/45.
= 33.3%.
The answer is not a negative percentage so because we can calculate interchange the year value because ask in question the decline percentage. The decline means a negative percentage.
= 33.3%.
The answer is not a negative percentage so because we can calculate interchange the year value because ask in question the decline percentage. The decline means a negative percentage.
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