Question

For which of the following years the percentage change in production from the previous year is maximum for the flavour Y?

• A. 1996
• B. 1997
• C. 1999
• D. 2000

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1997

The percentage rise/fall in production from the previous year for flavour Y during various years are: -

In 1996 $=\frac{\left(60-55\right)}{55}\times 100=9.09\%\left(increase\right)$

In 1997 $=\frac{\left(60-50\right)}{60}\times 100=16.67\%\left(decrease\right)$

In 1998 $=\frac{\left(55-50\right)}{50}\times 100=10\%\left(increase\right)$

In 1999 $=\frac{\left(55-50\right)}{55}\times 100=9.09\%\left(decrease\right)$

In 1996 $=\frac{\left(55-50\right)}{50}\times 100=10\%\left(increase\right)$

$\therefore$ Maximum change is decrease of 16.67% during 1997.