The given bar graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follow.
In which year, the percentage increase in exports was maximum from its preceding year:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Lets solve one by one for each option.
1. 2009
Export in 2008 = 400
Export in 2009 = 500
Percentage increase in exports from its preceding year in 2009 = \(\frac{500-400 }{400}\) × 100
= \(\frac{100 }{400}\) × 100
= 25%
2. 2006
There is decrease in export in 2006 comparative to 2005.
3. 2008
Export in 2007 = 400
Export in 2008 = 500
Percentage increase in exports from its preceding year in 2008 = \(\frac{500-400 }{400}\) × 100
= \(\frac{100 }{400}\) × 100
= 25%
4. 2007
Export in 2006 = 75
Export in 2007 = 150
Percentage increase in exports from its preceding year in 2007 = \(\frac{150-75 }{75}\) × 100
= \(\frac{75 }{75}\) × 100
= 100%
So , Percentage increase in exports from its preceding year in 2007