Percentage decrease in sugar production
CMAT 2021 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Easy · Data Interpretation
In the year 2020, Production of Sugar (in Million Tonnes) by six major production units A-F of India are shown in the table:
| Month | A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 310 | 180 | 169 | 137 | 140 | 120 |
| May | 318 | 179 | 177 | 162 | 140 | 122 |
| June | 320 | 160 | 188 | 173 | 135 | 130 |
| July | 326 | 167 | 187 | 180 | 146 | 130 |
| August | 327 | 150 | 185 | 178 | 145 | 128 |
What was approximate percentage decrease in sugar production of unit B in June as compared to April?
- A.
8%
- B.
11%
- C.
15%
- D.
18%
Answer
B
Explanation
Production of unit B in April = 180 million tonnes. Production of unit B in June = 160 million tonnes.
Approximate percentage decrease = 11%.
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