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This chart shows the investment in 3 sectors i.e. manufacturing, services and defence over a period of five different years. All values are in lakhs (
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This chart shows the investment in 3 sectors i.e. manufacturing, services and defence over a period of five different years. All values are in lakhs (rupees).

In which year was the investment in the Service sector closest to the average investment in this sector for the 5 year period?

A.

2008

B.

2007

C.

2006

D.

2004

Correct option is D

Formula Used:

Average =  Sum of yearly values5\frac{\text{Sum of yearly values}}{5}​​

Solution:

Service sector values from the chart:

2004: 120.41

2005: 121.47

2006: 187.98

2007: 205.67

2008: 119.35

Average = 120.41+121.47+187.98+205.67+119.355=754.885 \frac{120.41 + 121.47 + 187.98 + 205.67 + 119.35}{5} = \frac{754.88}{5}​ = 150.976

From the Option: Compare each year to average

Year

Investment

Difference from Avg.

2004

120.41

30.57

2006

187.98

37.00

2007

205.67

54.69

2008

119.35

31.63

Thus, the closest year is 2004

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