Direction: Study the following Bar graph and answer the questions. The Bar Graph gives the annual rates of inflation in percentages for 1975 and 1987.
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From 1975 to 1987, inflation rate increased in the third world countries approximately by
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- 10%
- 20%
- 30%
- 36%
Correct Option: D
On the basis of given graph in question ,
Inflation rate of the third world in 1987 = 36.2
Inflation rate of the third world in 1975 = 26.6
Increase in rate = 36.2 - 26.6 = 9.6
Required percentage increase = | Increase in rate | × 100 | |||
Inflation rate of the third world in 1975 |
Required percentage increase = | ≈ 36% | 26.6 |