Direction: The follow- ing diagram shows the percentage of population of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims with respect to total population in a town during 2005 to 2008. Study the diagram and answer the questions :
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Percentage decrease in Hindu population from 2005 to 2008 is
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- 50%
- 40%
- 25%
- 15%
Correct Option: A
According to given bar graph , we have
Percent of Hindus in 2005 = 30%
Percent of Hindus in 2008 = 15%
Decrease = 30 - 15 = 15%
| Percentage decrease = | × 100 | Percent of Hindus in 2005 |
| Percentage decrease = | × 100 = 50% | 30 |
