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.
In which year was the percentage of production of Company Z to the production of Company Y the maximum?
A.
1996
B.
1997
C.
1998
D.
1999
Correct answer is A
The percentages of production of Company Z to the production of Company Z for various years are:
For 1996 = ( 35/25 x 100 ) % = 140%
For 1997 = ( 40/35 x 100 ) % = 114.29%
For 1998 = ( 45/35 x 100 ) % = 128.57%
For 1999 = ( 35/35 x 100 ) % = 87.5%
For 2000 = ( 35/35 x 100 ) % = 70%
Clearly, this percentage is highest for 1996.