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In which year was the percentage increase in production as compared to the previous year the maximum?

2002

2001

1997

1996

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

The percentage increase in production compared to previous year for different years are:

In 1996 = [ $\frac { (40 -25) } { 2 5}$ x 100 ]% =60%

In 1997 = [ $\frac { (60 -40) } { 40}$ x 100 ]% =50%

In 1998 there is a decrease in production.

In 1999 =[ $\frac { (65-45) } { 4 5}$ x 100 ]% =44.44%

In 2000 there is a decrease in production.

In 2001 =[ $\frac { (75-50 )} { 50}$ x 100 ]% = 50%

In 2002 = [ $\frac { (80-75) } { 75 }$ x 100 ]% = 6.67%

Clearlyl, there is maximum percentage increase in production in 1996.

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