Direction: The following table shows the productions of food- grains (in million tons) in a state for the period 1999 - 2000 to 2003 - 2004. Read the table and answer the questions.
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In 2002 – 2003, the percentage increase in the production of barley as compared to the previous year was :
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- 14.20%
- 17.85%
- 18.75%
- 7.90%
Correct Option: C
According to given table, we have
Production of barley in 2002-2003 = 380 million tonnes
Production of barley in 2001-2002 = 320 million tonnes
Increase in production = 380 - 320 = 60 million tonnes
| Percent increase = | × 100 | Production of barley in 2001-2002 |
| Percent increase = | × 100 = 18.75% | 320 |
