Question

For company B, what is the percent decrease in production from 2008 to 2009?

• A. 75
• B. 50
• C. 25
• D. 10
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C 25

Production of company B in 2008
= 4 lakh units
In 2009 = 3 lakh units
Decrease in production
=4 -3 = 1 lakh unit
$\therefore$ Percent decrease $=\frac{1}{4}\times 100=25\%$