Question

The bar chart given below shows the annual production (in 1000 tonnes) of coffee of a country for years 2009 to 2013.

The production for the year 2011 is what percent of the production for the year 2009?

• A. 157.5%
• B. 175.25%
• C. 187.5%
• D. 205.25%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 187.5%

Solution: Given: A bar chart which shows the annual production (in 1000 tonnes) of coffee of a country for years 2009 to 2013. Formula used: Percentage = (quantity1/quantity2) × 100 Calculation: Production in year 2011= 1500 Production in year 2009= 800 Production in year 2011/ Production in year 2009 = 1500/800 = 15/8 Percentage = (15/8) × 100 = 187.5%