Study the given bar chart and answer the question that follows.
Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10,000 tonnes) Over the Years
What was the approximate percentage increase in the production of fertilizers from 1998 to 1999?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e 44.4%
The production of fertilizers in 1998 = 45 units
The production of fertilizers in 1999 = 65 units
The percentage increase = {(65 - 45)/45} × 100
⇒ (20/45) × 100
⇒ 44.44%