Direction: The bar graph provided below gives the data of the production of paper (in lakh tonnes) by three different companies X, Y and Z over the years. Study the bar chart and answer the following questions.
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The percentage of production of company Z to the production of company Y is maximum in :
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- 2000
- 1996
- 1999
- 1998
Correct Option: B
On the basis of given graph in question ,
Production of company Z in 1996 = 35 lakh tonnes
Production of company Y in 1996 = 25 lakh tonnes
| Percentage of production in year 1996 ⇒ | × 100 = 140% | 25 |
Production of company Z in 1997 = 40 lakh tonnes
Production of company Y in 1997 = 35 lakh tonnes
| Percentage of production in year 1997 ⇒ | × 100 ≈ 114% | 35 |
Production of company Z in 1998 = 45 lakh tonnes
Production of company Y in 1998 = 35 lakh tonnes
| Percentage of production in year 1998 ⇒ | × 100 ≈ 129% | 35 |
Therefore , The percentage of production of company Z to the production of company Y is maximum in 1996 .
