Direction: Sutdy the following bar graph and answer the questions.
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The percentage decline in the production of fertilizers from 1997 to 1998 is :
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- 26 %
- 25%
- 27.5%
- 23%
Correct Option: B
On the basis of given graph in question ,
The production of fertilizer in year 1997 = 60
The production of fertilizer in year 1998 = 45
Decrease = 60 - 45 = 15
| Required percentage decrease = | × 100 | The production of fertilizer in year 1997 |
| Required percentage decrease = | × 100 | 60 |
| Required percentage decrease = | = 25% | 60 |
