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Direction: Given here is a multiple bar diagram depicting the changes in the students strength of a college in four faculties from 1990 – 91 to 1992 – 93. Study the diagram and answer the questions.

  1. What was the per cent increase in Science students from the year 1990 – 91 to 1992 – 93?
    1. 50%
    2. 66
      2
      %
      3
    3. 75%
    4. 150%
Correct Option: A

According to given bar graph , we have
Students’ strength in Science in 1990-91 = 400
Students’ strength in Science in 1992-93 = 600
Increase = 600 – 400 = 200

Percent increase =
Increase
× 100
Students’ strength in Science in 1990-91

Percent increase =
200
× 100 = 50%
400



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