Observe the given table and answer the question.

The table shows the production of sugar from sugarcane (in tonnes) of three states Uttar Pradesh (UP), Orissa and Bihar, for the years 2015 to 2018.

Years → States ↓	2015	2016	2017	2018
UP	7.2	7.8	6.2	7
Orissa	5.6	6.2	5	5.2
Bihar	6.2	6	5.8	5.6

What is the approximate percentage increase in the production of sugar from sugarcane in the state of UP in the year 2018 as compared to 2017?

Correct option is A

Given:

Sugar production in UP in 2017 = 6.2 tonnes

Sugar production in UP in 2018 = 7.0 tonnes

Formula Used:

​$$\text{Percentage Increase} = \left( \frac{\text{New Value} - \text{Old Value}}{\text{Old Value}} \right) \times 100$$​​

Solution:

​$$\text{Percentage Increase} = \left( \frac{7.0 - 6.2}{6.2} \right) \times 100$$

$$= \left( \frac{0.8}{6.2} \right) \times 100 \approx 13\%$$​​