The bar graph given below shows the data of the production of paper (in lakh tonnes) by three different companies X, Y and Z over the years.

Production of Paper (in lakh tonnes) by Three Companies X, Y and Z over the Years.

What is the ratio of the average production of Company X in the period 1998-2000 to the average production of Company Y in the same period?

What is the ratio of the average production of Company X in the period 1998-2000 to the average production of Company Y in the same period?

A.

1:1

B.

15:17

C.

23:25

D.

27:29

Correct answer is C

Average production of Company X in the period 1998-2000

= [ 1/3 x (25 + 50 + 40) ] = ( 115/3 ) lakh tons

Average production of Company Y in the period 1998-2000

= [ 1/3 x (35 + 40 + 50) ] = ( 125/3 ) lakh tons

Therefore Required ratio = (115/3)/(125/3)  = 115/125 = 23/25