Directions: Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows.
In which year was there maximum percentage increase in the export of apples to that of the previous years?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 2005.
Percentage increase in 2003 = (6.5 - 5.2)/5.2 × 100 = 25%
Percentage increase in 2004 = (7.8 - 6.5)/6.5 × 100 = 20%
Percentage increase in 2005 = (9.9 - 7.8)/7.8 × 100 = 26.92 %
Percentage increase in 2006 = (10.8 - 9.9)/9.9 × 100 = 9.09%
Percentage increase in 2007 = (9.5 - 10.8)/10.8 × 100 = -12.03%
Percentage increase in 2008 = (11.4 - 9.5)/9.5 × 100 = 20%
Hence,
Maximum percentage increase in the export of apples to that of the previous years in 2005