Direction: Study the following graph and answer the questions given below it.
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What was the percentage increase in production of salt in 2008 compared to that of 2001?
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- 55.5%
- 125%
- 150%
- 220%
Correct Option: B
On the basis of given graph in question , we have
The production of salt in year 2001 = 40 ( in 1000 tonnes )
The production of salt in year 2008 = 90 ( in 1000 tonnes )
Increase = 90 - 40 = 50 ( in 1000 tonnes )
| Percentage increase = | × 100 | The production of salt in year 2001 |
| Percentage increase = | × 100 = 125% | 40 |
