In which of the following states was the total number of trees planted by NGOs A and B together second lowest… · ABC26GN5809
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Line Graphs
Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions that follow. (Bank P.O., 2011)
Number of Trees Planted by Three Different NGOs A, B and C in Five Different States
State
NGO (A)
NGO (B)
NGO (C)
Bihar
100
60
72
Punjab
120
80
88
Haryana
80
140
167
Assam
150
160
120
Tamil Nadu
140
180
160
Chart drawn from the data printed in the source figure.
In which of the following states was the total number of trees planted by NGOs A and B together second lowest ?
(a)Bihar
(b)Punjab
(c)Haryana
(d)Assam
(e)Tamil Nadu
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
Total number of trees planted by A and B in : Bihar $\rightarrow(100+60)=160$; Punjab → (120 + 80) = 200 ; Haryana $\rightarrow(140+80)=220$; Assam $\rightarrow(150+160)=310$; Tamil Nadu → (140 + 180) = 320. It is second lowest in Punjab.
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.