The below table shows the number of 1 litre bottles of soft drink produced by three companies during 2016-2020. Study the given information carefully and answer the question that follows.
| Year | A (in lakhs) | B (in lakhs) | C (in lakhs) |
| 2016 | 38,000 | 43,000 | 51,000 |
| 2017 | 41,000 | 52,000 | 57,000 |
| 2018 | 53,000 | 65,000 | 63,000 |
| 2019 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 32,000 |
| 2020 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 28,000 |
What is the difference in the average production of A and C during 2016-2018 (in lakhs)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 13,000.
The average production (in lakhs) of A = (38000 + 41000 + 53000)/3 = 132000/3 = 44000
The average production (in lakhs) of C = (51000 + 57000 + 63000)/3 = 171000/3 = 57000
Difference = 57000 lakhs - 44000 lakhs = 13000 lakhs