Directions: Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.
The following bar graph shows the strength of employees (in lakhs) in a company during five different years.
What was the percentage increase in employees in 2022 over 2019?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 75%.
Number of employees in 2019 = 20
Number of employees in 2022 = 35
Percentage increase = (35 - 20)/20 × 100
⇒ 15/20 × 100
⇒ 15 × 5 = 75%