Question

What is the approx production in 1959--60?

• A. 33654
• B. 168270
• C. 16827
• D. 201924

Hint:

When the later year is given with a \(+d\%\) change, divide by \(1+\frac{d}{100}\) to recover the earlier year.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

For 60--61, quantity \(=201924\) and the change over the previous year (59--60) is \(+20\%\). Thus \(201924 = 1.20 \times \text{(59--60)}\). Hence \[ \text{(59--60)}=\frac{201924}{1.20}=168270\ (\text{approx}). \] \[ \boxed{168270} \]