DI: CSR Spending and Assets

Based on the following information.

The following graphs give annual data of Assets, Sales (as percentage of Assets) and Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (as percentage of Sales), of a company for the period 2004 - 2009.

• 2004: Assets = 100, Sales % = 60%, CSR % = 1.67% (5/3%)
• 2005: Assets = 110, Sales % = 50%, CSR % = 2.09% (23/11%)
• 2006: Assets = 125, Sales % = 64%, CSR % = 2.5% (5/2%)
• 2007: Assets = 135, Sales % = 66.67% (200/3%), CSR % = 2.22% (20/9%)
• 2008: Assets = 150, Sales % = 80%, CSR % = 2.08% (25/12%)
• 2009: Assets = 160, Sales % = 125%, CSR % = 1.58%

In which year was the increase in spending on CSR, vis - à - vis the previous year, the maximum?

Of the years indicated below, in which year was the ratio of CSR/ Assets the maximum?

The maximum value of spending on CSR activities in the period 2004-2009 is closest to which of the following options?

In which year, did the spending on CSR (measured in Rs) decline, as compared to previous year?