The following table shows the number of trees axed in 2016-2020. Study the given information carefully and answer the question that follows.
| Year | Neem | Banyan | Teak |
| 2016 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| 2017 | 18,000 | 28,000 | 28,000 |
| 2018 | 22,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| 2019 | 25,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| 2020 | 28,000 | 38,000 | 38,000 |
What was the percentage increases in the number of banyan trees axed in 2020 compared to the number of banyan trees axed in 2016?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 90%.
The number of banyan trees axed in 2016 = 20000
The number of banyan trees axed in 2020 = 38000
Percentage increase = (38000 - 20000)/20000 × 100
⇒ 18000/20000 × 100
⇒ 18/20 × 100 = 90%