GATE CE 2015 Set 1 — Question 8

NAT+2 / -0MediumData Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Graphs, Tables)Quantitative AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Quantitative Aptitude → Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Graphs, Tables)

Last updated 5 September 2026

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The exports and imports (in crores of Rs.) of a country from the year 2000 to 2007 are given in the following bar chart. In which year is the combined percentage increase in imports and exports the highest?

Correct answer 2006 to 2006 Solution Combined value = Exports + Imports. Calculate percentage increase for each year: 2000: 50 + 40 = 90 2001: 60 + 50 = 110. Increase = (110-90)/90 = 22.2% 2002: 70 + 60 = 130. Increase = (130-110)/110 = 18.18% 2003: 60 + 70 = 130. Increase = 0% 2004: 70 + 80 = 150. Increase = (150-130)/130 = 15.38% 2005: 70 + 90 = 160. Increase = (160-150)/150 = 6.67% 2006: 100 + 120 = 220. Increase = (220-160)/160 = 37.5% 2007: 110 + 120 = 230. Increase = (230-220)/220 = 4.5% The highest increase is in 2006. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer 2006 to 2006 Solution Combined value = Exports + Imports. Calculate percentage increase for each year: 2000: 50 + 40 = 90 2001: 60 + 50 = 110. Increase = (110-90)/90 = 22.2% 2002: 70 + 60 = 130. Increase = (130-110)/110 = 18.18% 2003: 60 + 70 = 130. Increase = 0% 2004: 70 + 80 = 150. Increase = (150-130)/130 = 15.38% 2005: 70 + 90 = 160. Increase = (160-150)/150 = 6.67% 2006: 100 + 120 = 220. Increase = (220-160)/160 = 37.5% 2007: 110 + 120 = 230. Increase = (230-220)/220 = 4.5% The highest increase is in 2006.

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