81 Views

Question : Directions: The following bar graph shows the production of fertilizers (in lakh tonnes) by a company, in six consecutive years. Study the graph and answer the questions.
The difference between the average production of fertilizers in the first three years and the average production in the last three years (in lakh tonnes) is:

Option 1: $2\frac{1}{3}$

Option 2: $8\frac{1}{3}$

Option 3: $4\frac{1}{6}$

Option 4: $3\frac{1}{3}$


Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $8\frac{1}{3}$


Solution : Based on the given graph in question,
Production of fertilizers in 1995 = 70
Production of fertilizers in 1996 = 80
Production of fertilizers in 1997 = 90
Production of fertilizers in 1998 = 80
Production of fertilizers in 1999 = 60
Production of fertilizers in 2000 = 75
Sum of production of fertilizers in the first three years = 70 + 80 + 90 = 240 lakh tonnes
Sum of production of fertilizers in the last three years = 80 + 60 + 75 = 215 lakh tonnes
Average production of fertilizers in the first three years = $\frac{240}{3}$ lakh tonnes
Average production of fertilizers in the last three years = $\frac{215}{3}$ lakh tonnes
The difference in the average production of fertilizers in the first three and last three years
= $\frac{240}{3}-\frac{215}{3} = \frac{25}{3} = 8\frac{1}{3}$ lakh tonnes
Hence, the correct answer is $8\frac{1}{3}$.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books