For which year, the percentage rise/fall in the number of students who left the school compared to the previous year is maximum?
The correct option is A. 1997
The percentage rise/fall in the number of students who left the school (compared to the previous year) during various years are:
For 1997=[(450−250)250×100]%=80% (rise)
For 1998=[(450−400)450×100]%=11.11% (fall)
For 1999=[(400−350)400×100]%=12.5% (fall)
For 2000=[(450−350)350×100]%=28.57% (rise)
For 2001=[(450−450)450×100]%=0%
Clearly, the maximum percentage rise/fall is for 1997.