Question

Study the following graph carefully and answer the question given.
What is the percentage decline in production by company C from $1995$ to $1996$?

• A. $5$
• B. $20$
• C. $15$
• D. $12.50$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $12.50$

Production of company C in $1995=40$ lakhs tonne

Production of company C in $1996=35$ lakhs tonne

% decline in production$=\frac{40-35}{40}\times 100$

$=12.5$%