CSATData Interpretation & SufficiencyData Representation - Tables, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph2014

The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (₹) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the 4 (four) items that follow. How much more average profit did A make in the year 2000 than in the year 1999?

A

₹ 200

B

₹ 1,000

C

₹ 1,500

D

₹ 2,000

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

To solve this elegantly, we just need to look at the graph and read the values for Line A (the thicker line). \n\n1. **Read data for 1999**: Go to the year 1999 on the bottom axis. Follow the line up to where the thick line (A) is. It sits exactly on the horizontal line labeled **4**. \n\n2. **Read data for 2000**: Go to the year 2000. Follow the thick line (A) up. It ends at the top point, which aligns with the horizontal line labeled **6**.\n\n3. **Calculate the difference**: The profit increased from 4 to 6. The difference is **2** units.\n\n4. **Check the units**: The side label says 'Average profit in thousands (₹)'. So, those 2 units actually represent **₹ 2,000**.\n\nComparing this with the options, Option (D) matches perfectly.
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