Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows.
The decrease in imports in 1971 was what percentage of the imports in 1970 (rounded off to the nearest integer)?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 54%
Given that
Imports in 1970 = 3465
Imports in 1971 = 1600
Decrease in imports = 3465 - 1600 = 1865
Percentage decrease = × 100 = 53.8 = 54%