Study the given bar graphs and answer the question that follows.
The bar graphs represent the amount invested in raw materials (in ₹ crore) and the sale of the products, by a textile company in the years 2007— 2012. The X-axis represents the years. The Y-axis represents the amount invested in raw materials (in ₹ crore) in figure 1 and sale of products in figure 2, respectively.
In which year was there a maximum percentage increase in the sales of products as compared to the previous year?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Lets solve one by one for each option .
1. 2008
Percentage increase in sales in 2008 compared to the previous year
= \(\frac{600-400 }{400}\) × 100
= \(\frac{200 }{400}\) × 100
= 50%
2. 2010
In 2010 there is decrease in sales as compared to previous year.
3. 2009
Percentage increase in sales in 2009 compared to the previous year
= \(\frac{1000-600 }{600}\) × 100
= \(\frac{400 }{600}\) × 100
= 66.67%
1. 2011
Percentage increase in sales in 2011 compared to the previous year
= \(\frac{1200-800 }{800}\) × 100
= \(\frac{400 }{800}\) × 100
= 50%
So , percentage increase in sales in 2009 is maximum as compared to previous year.
Ans :- 2009