Directions :

Study the graph carefully and answer the following questions: 
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1)

In which of the fol lowing years, the percent increase of deficit was highest to that in the preceding year?


A) 2002 - 2003

B) 1998- 1999

C) 2000 - 2001

D) 2003 - 2004

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

year than preceeding year
04-05 2600-4200=-1600
03-04 4200-3600=600
02-03 3600-2600=1000
01-02 2600-2800=-200
00-01 2800-2100=900
99-00 2100-3100=-1000
98-99 3100-2200=900

Highest in 2002-2003 than its preceding year