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 The bar graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in million US $) from 1991-92 to 1998-99. Answer the questions based on this graph.

 

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1)

What was the percentage increase in the foreign exchange reserves in 1997-98 over


A) 100

B) 150

C) 200

D) 620

E) 2520

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Foreign exchange reserves in 1997-98 = 5040 million US $

Foreign exchange reserves in 1993-94 = 2520 million US $.

  Increase = (5040 - 2520) = 2520 million US $.

Percentage increase =((2520/2520) X 100)%=100%