The average rainfall in India is 100cm in 2018 and it is increased by 40% in 2020. The rainfall in 2020 is

120 cm

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140 cm

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160 cm

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Solution

The correct option is B 140 cm
From the given graph, we observe that, the rainfall in 2018 is 100 cm.

It is increased by 40%.

40% of 100 = $\frac{40}{100}$ $\times$ 100 = 40

Hence, rainfall in 2020 is 100+40 = 140 cm.

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