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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?

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.