What was the percentage increase in production of fertilizers in 2012 compared to that in 2005? · ABC26GN5664
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Bar Graphs
Study the following bargraph and answer the questions given below:
Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10000 tonnes) Over the Years
Years
Production
2005
25
2006
40
2007
60
2008
45
2009
65
2010
50
2011
75
2012
80
Chart drawn from the data printed in the source figure.
What was the percentage increase in production of fertilizers in 2012 compared to that in 2005?
(a)320\%
(b)300\%
(c)220\%
(d)200\%
(e)150\%
Answer
Answer (as printed): C
Explanation
Percentage increase in production in 2012 compared to 2005 $$=\left\{\frac{(80-25)}{25} \times 100\right\} \%=\left(\frac{55}{25} \times 100\right) \%=220 \% .$$
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.