Question

What was the approximate percentage decline in the production of flavour Z in 2000 as compared to the production in 1998?

• A. 50%
• B. 42%
• C. 33%
• D. 22.5%

Answer 1

The correct option is C

33%

Percentage decline in the production of flavour Z in 2000 as compared to the production in 1998 = $[\frac{(60-40)}{60}\times 100]\%=(\frac{20}{60}\times 100)\%=33.33\%\approx 33\%$