The given bar graph indicates the production of sugar (in lakh tonnes) by three different sugar companies P, Q and R from the year 2015 to 2019. Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows.

Production of sugar by companies P, Q and R from 2015 to 2019

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The percentage increase in the production of sugar by company P in 2019 as compared to 2015 is:

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  1. 45%
  2. 50%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%

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Option 2 : 50%
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Given:

Production of company P in 2015 = 80 lakh tonnes

Production of company P in 2019 = 120 lakh tonnes

Calculation:

∴ The required percentage increase in 2019 = (120 - 80)/80 × 100

⇒ 40/80 × 100 = 50%

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