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 sugar companies P, Q and R from year 2016 to 2020.

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

The percentage increase in production of salt by company A in 2020 as compared to 2016 is?

Options:

30%

50%

40%

60%

Correct Answer:

50%

Explanation:

Production of A in 2016 = 80 lakh tons

Production of A in 2020 = 120 lakh tons

Calculation → The required percentage increase in 2020 = \(\frac{120 - 80}{80}\) × 100 = 50%