Direction: The following bar chart shows the amount accrued from additional taxation by the government during certain successive years. Study the chart carefully and answer the questions that follow:
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Total increase in taxation was how much percent between the years 2004-05 and 2005-06?
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- 37.3%
- 35.4%
- 38.5%
- 36.6%
Correct Option: A
Percentage of total increase = (1730 - 1260)/ 1260 x 100 = 470 x 100/ 1260 = 37.3%
