The following bar graph describes the population of a town (in lakhs) from 2001 to 2007.
Find the percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2007.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2007
= \(\frac{11.4 - 9.5}{9.5}\) × 100
= \(\frac{ 1.9}{9.5}\) × 100
= 20%