The given graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. In which year, the percentage increase in exports was maximum from its preceding year:

The given graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. In which year, the percentage increase in exports was maximum from its preceding year: Correct Answer 2007

Given:

Year

Quantity

Value

2005

100

150

2006

75

150

2007

150

330

2008

160

400

2009

200

500

 

Calculation:

Decrease in exports in 2006 = 100 – 75 = 25

⇒ Percentage decrease = 25/100 × 100 = 25 %

Increase in exports in 2007 = 150 – 75 = 75

⇒ Percentage increase = 75/75 × 100 = 100 %

Increase in exports in 2008 = 160 – 150 = 10

⇒ Percentage increase = 10/150 × 100 = 6.66 %

Increase in exports in 2009 = 200 – 160 = 40

⇒ Percentage increase = 40/160 × 100 = 25 %

∴ Percentage increase was maximum in year 2007.

Related Questions