Study the following line graph and answer the questions.

Exports from Three Companies Over the Years (in Rs. crore)

In how many of the given years, were the exports from Company Z more than the average annual exports over the given years?

In how many of the given years, were the exports from Company Z more than the average annual exports over the given years?

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

Correct answer is C

Average annual exports of Company Z during the given period

= 1/7 x (60 + 90 + 120 + 90 + 60 + 80 + 100)

= Rs. ( 600/7 ) crores

= Rs. 85.71 crores.

From the analysis of graph the exports of Company Z are more than the average annual exports of Company Z (i.e., Rs. 85.71 crores) during the years 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999, i.e., during 4 of the given years.