Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The bar graph given here shows the data of the production of cars by three different companies X, Y, Z over the years.

For which of the following years is the percentage rise/fall in the production from the previous year the maximum for company Y?

Options:

2019

2018

2016

2017

Correct Answer:

2017

Explanation:

Percentage rise in production of Y in 2017 = \(\frac{10}{25}\) × 100 = 40%

Percentage change in production of Y in 2018 = \(\frac{0}{35}\) × 100 = 0%

Percentage rise in production of Y in 2019 = \(\frac{5}{35}\) × 100 = 14.28%

Percentage rise in production of Y in 2020 = \(\frac{10}{40}\) × 100 = 25%

Maximum Percentage rise in production of Y is  in 2017 i.e 40%