Question

Study the bar chart and answer the question that follows.
Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 1000 tonnes) Over the Years




What was the percentage decline in the production of fertilizers from 1997 to 1998?

• A. $33\frac{1}{3}\%$
  
• B. 20%
  
• C. 25%
  
• D. 21%

Answer 1

The correct option is C 25%


Required Percentage $=\left[\frac{(45-60)}{60}\right]\%=-25\%$
$\therefore$ There is a decline of 25% in production from 1997 to 1998.