# Moderate Bar Charts Solved QuestionData Interpretation Discussion

Common Information

Out of the two bar graphs provided below, one shows the amounts (in Lakh Rs.) invested by a Company in purchasing raw materials over the years and the other shows the values (in Lakh Rs.) of finished goods sold by the Company over the years.

 Q. Common Information Question: 5/5 In which year, there has been a maximum percentage increase in the amount invested in Raw materials as compared to the year?
 ✔ A. 1996 ✖ B. 1997 ✖ C. 1998 ✖ D. 1999

Solution:
Option(A) is correct

The percentage increase in the amount invested in raw-materials as compared to the previous year, for different years are:

For 1996,

$=\left[\dfrac{225 - 120}{ 120}\right]\%$

$= 87.5\%.$

For 1997,

$=\left[\dfrac{375 - 225}{ 225}\right]\%$

$= 66.67\%.$

For 1998, there is a decrease.

For 1999,

$=\left[\dfrac{525 - 330}{ 330}\right]\%$

$= 59.09\%.$

For 2000, there is a decrease.

There is maximum percentage increase in 1996.