Study the given bar-graph and answer question that follows.

The bar-graph depicts the number of policies purchased in May, June, July and August.

The number of policies purchased in July increased by approximately what per cent as compared to June?

Correct option is B

Given:

The number of policies purchased in May, June, July and August

Solution:

Number of policies purchased in July = 240

Number of policies purchased in June = 180

Number of policies purchased in July more than June = 240 -180 = 60

Percentage of policies purchased in July more than June =$$\frac{60}{180} \times 100 = \frac{100}{3} \% =33\frac{1}{3}\%$$ 

Thus, option (b) 33% is correct