Question

In 2016, what per cent of the total revenue came from books?

• A. 45%
• B. 55%
• C. 35%
• D. 25%

Hint:

Always total the three categories for the given year, then divide the required category by that total.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

From the graph (in lakh): in 2016, Books $=75$, Magazines $=45$, Journals $=45$ (reading to the nearest tick).
Total $=75+45+45=165$.
Share of Books $=\dfrac{75}{165}\times 100 = 45\%$.
\[ \boxed{45\%} \]