The table given below shows the production of rice and the area under rice cultivation of a country for 5 consecutive years Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 and Y5.
| Year | Rice Production (in 1000 kg) | Area Under Rice Cultivation (in 100 square meter) |
| Y1 | 520 | 130 |
| Y2 | 570 | 190 |
| Y3 | 680 | 150 |
| Y4 | 720 | 180 |
| Y5 | 850 | 170 |
What is the yield per square meter for the year Y3?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 45.33 kg.
| Understading/Application |
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Rice production in Y3 = 680 Area cultivated under rice in Y3 = 150 |
| Yield per square meter for the year Y3 = (680 × 1000)/(150 × 100) = 45.33 kg |