Bar Charts - General Aptitude

The bar graph given below shows the data of the production of paper (in lakh tonnes) by three different companies X, Y and Z over the years.

Production of Paper (in lakh tonnes) by Three Companies X, Y and Z over the Years.

What is the percentage increase in the production of Company Y from 1996 to 1999?

A 30%

B 45%

C 50%

D 60%

ANS:D - 60%

Percentage increase in the production of Company Y from 1996 to 1999

=		(40 - 25)	x 100		%
		25

=		15	x 100		%
		25

= 60%.