The ratio of percentage drop in total production in 2004 compared to 2001 to that in 2000 compared to 2001, is
Directions: Consider the following data with regard to different types (I, II, III, IV, V) of multivitamin tablets produced in a company (in lakhs):<br> <table> <thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>I</th><th>II</th><th>III</th><th>IV</th><th>V</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td>2000</td><td>160</td><td>80</td><td>70</td><td>90</td><td>75</td></tr> <tr><td>2001</td><td>200</td><td>150</td><td>85</td><td>160</td><td>100</td></tr> <tr><td>2002</td><td>135</td><td>35</td><td>44</td><td>95</td><td>85</td></tr> <tr><td>2003</td><td>240</td><td>95</td><td>120</td><td>80</td><td>120</td></tr> <tr><td>2004</td><td>180</td><td>110</td><td>85</td><td>95</td><td>115</td></tr> <tr><td>2005</td><td>210</td><td>150</td><td>100</td><td>92</td><td>110</td></tr> </tbody> </table>
- A. \frac{1}{3}
- B. \frac{1}{4}
- C. \frac{1}{2} ✓
- D. \frac{1}{5}
Correct Answer: C. \frac{1}{2}
Explanation
Total production: 2001 = 695, 2004 = 585, 2000 = 475. Drop in 2004 = 695 - 585 = 110. Drop in 2000 = 695 - 475 = 220. Since the base year is the same (2001), the ratio of percentage drops is the ratio of absolute drops: \frac{110}{220} = \frac{1}{2}.
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