Question

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

• A. 1996
• B. 1997
• C. 1998
• D. 1999

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 $=[\frac{(60-55)}{55}\times 100]$% = 9.09% (increase)
In 1997 $=[\frac{(60-50)}{60}\times 100]$% = 16.67% (decrease)
In 1998 $=[\frac{(55-50)}{55}\times 100]$% = 10% (increase)
In 1999 $=[\frac{(55-50)}{55}\times 100]$% = 9.09% (decrease)
In 2000 $=[\frac{(55-50)}{50}\times 100]$% = 10% (increase)
$\therefore$ Maximum change is decrease of 16.67% during 1997.