The following bar graph describes the population of a town (in lakhs) from 2001 to 2007.
Find the percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2007.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 20%
The population in 2006 = 9.5 lakhs
The population in 2007 = 11.4 lakhs
According to the question
The percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2007 = [(11.4 - 9.5)/9.5] × 100 = 20%