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Q · Data InterpretationMedium · 45s
Direction: Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows. Production of organic fertilizers by a company over the years The ratio of the total production of organic fertilizers by the company in the year 2005, 2006 and 2008 to the total production in the years 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, is:
TopicData Interpretation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Total production of organic fertilizers by the company in the year 2005, 2006 and 2008 = (60 + 45 + 75) = 180
The total production in the years 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 = (20 + 35 + 55 + 40) = 150
Required ratio = 180 : 150 = 6 : 5.
Final Answer: Option B — 3 : 4