Question

In 2001, the production of sugar was 1584 million kgs which is 20% more than that in 1991. Find the production (in million kgs) of sugar in 1991.

A. 1980

B. 1280

C. 1300

D. 1320

• A. A
• B. B
• C. D
• D. C

Answer 1

Answer:

C. D

Given

In 2001, the production of sugar = 1584 million kgs

Calculation

Let in 1991 the production of sugar be x.

Hence, production of sugar in 2001 = 120% of x = 1.2x

According to question

1.2x = 1584

$⇒x=1584\times{\frac{10}{12}}$

= 1320  million kgs.