​The following bar graph shows the increase in the production of corn (in tons) over 4 years (from 2012 to 2015). Answer the given question based on the bar graph.

What is the percentage increase (upto two decimal points) in the production of corn in 2015 as compared to the previous year?

Correct option is C

Given:

Production of corn in 2014 = 41 tons
Production of corn in 2015 = 45 tons

Formula Used:

Percentage Increase =$$\left( \frac{\text{Increase in Production}}{\text{Previous Year's Production}} \right) \times 100$$​​

Solution:

Increase in production = 45 − 41= 4tons

Percentage Increase =$$\left( \frac{4}{41} \right) \times 100 = 9.75\%$$​​

Thus, The percentage increase in production in 2015 compared to 2014 is 9.75%.

Option (c) is right.