Data Interpretation Practice Test 2

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Directions (41-45): Line graph below shows the inputs used in agriculture in year 2011 and 2012. If total expenditure is Rs 7,659 crore and Rs 14,610 crore respectively in the years 2011 and 2012, study the graph and answer the questions given below:

Question : 44 of 90

Marks: +1, -0

Use of insecticides decreased by what percentage in the year 2012 as compared to 2011?

17.39%
19.25%
14.45%
20.20%
15.21%

Validate

Solution:

Insecticide used in 2011 =

31/ 100 × 7,659

= 2,374.29
Insecticide used in 2012 =

18.6/100 × 14,610

= 2,717.46
Decrease in percentage

={ 343.17} /{ 2,374.29 }× 100

≅ 14.45%

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