In the following table, the production of various crops (in tonnes) is given from 2015 to 2019. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.

The percentage growth of maize in the year 2019 over the year 2015 is: (correct to two decimal places)

71.43%

Percentage growth in maize in 2019 over year 2015 = \(\frac{840 - 490 }{490}\) × 100

= \(\frac{350 }{490}\) × 100

= 71.43%