Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The given bar graph indicates production of salt (in lakh tons) by 3 different companies P, Q and R from year 2016 to 2020.

Production of salt by company A, B and C from 2016 to 2020.

In 2021, percentage increase in production of company C will be same as percentage increase in production of company C in 2020 as compared to 2019.  Find production of company C in year 2021 (in lakh tons)?

Options:

101.11

111.11

121.11

135

Correct Answer:

111.11

Explanation:

Production of C in 2019 = 90 lakh

Production of C in 2020 = 100 lakh

Percentage increase = \(\frac{10}{90}\) × 100% = 11.11%

Therefore, production of company C in year 2021 will be = 100 × 111.11% = 111.11