The table below embodies data on the oil import (in million tonnes) from six…
2020
The table below embodies data on the oil import (in million tonnes) from six different countries over the years 2015 to 2019. In accordance with the table, answer the questions
What is the approximate percentage of oil import from Iran in the year 2017 with respect to the total oil import from Iran in all the years together?
- A.
20%
- B.
23%
- C.
21%
- D.
25%
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Correct answer: C
Iran values from the table are:
2015 = 20.5, 2016 = 21.8, 2017 = 21.2, 2018 = 18.5, 2019 = 17.5 million tonnes.
Total oil import from Iran in all years together = 20.5 + 21.8 + 21.2 + 18.5 + 17.5 = 99.5 million tonnes.
Required percentage = (oil import from Iran in 2017 / total oil import from Iran in all years) × 100
= (21.2 / 99.5) × 100
≈ 21.31%.
Therefore, the approximate percentage is 21%.