The following Table-I shows the sales (in ₹ crore) of Ice-cream in India…

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The following Table-I shows the sales (in ₹ crore) of Ice-cream in India during the six years from 2018 to 2023 and Table-II shows the percentage market share of various companies in the sale of Ice-cream in the year 2020. Based on the data in the tables, answer the questions that follow.

Table-I : Year-wise Sale Details of Ice-Cream (in ₹ Crore)

Year

Ice-Cream Sale (₹ Crore)

2018

7500

2019

8200

2020

8500

2021

8000

2022

8500

2023

9500

Table-II : Company-wise Percentage Market share in the Ice-Cream sale in 2020

Company

Amul

Vadilal

Baskin Robbins

Warna

Kwality

Others

Percentage

28%

13%

10%

6%

35%

8%

What is the average annual rate of increase in the Ice-Cream sale in 2023 in comparison to the year 2018 ?

  1. A.

    5.33 %

  2. B.

    26.67 %

  3. C.

    6.67 %

  4. D.

    10 %

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

To find the average annual rate of increase, first determine the total sales in 2018 and 2023. Sales were ₹7500 crore in 2018 and ₹9500 crore in 2023. The total increase is ₹9500 - ₹7500 = ₹2000 crore. The percentage increase is (2000 / 7500) * 100 ≈ 26.67%. The time period is 5 years (2023 - 2018). Therefore, the average annual rate of increase is approximately 26.67% / 5 ≈ 5.33%.

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