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Question : The following bar graph describes the population of a town (in lakhs) from 2001 to 2007.
 
Find the percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2007.

Option 1: 15%

Option 2: 20%

Option 3: 16%

Option 4: 18%


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: 20%


Solution : Population in 2006 = 9.5
Population in 2007 = 11.4
Percentage increase
$=\frac{\text{Population in 2007 – Population in 2006}}{\text{Population in 2006}}\times100=\frac{11.4-9.5}{9.5}\times100=\frac{1.9}{9.5}\times100=20\%$
Hence, the correct answer is 20%.

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