The bar graph given below shows the data of the production of paper (in lakh tonnes) by three different companies X, Y and Z over the years.

Production of Paper (in lakh tonnes) by Three Companies X, Y and Z over the Years.

The average production for five years was maximum for which company?

The average production for five years was maximum for which company?

A.

X

B.

Y

C.

Z

D.

both X and Z

Correct answer is D

Average production (in lakh tons) in five years for the three companies are:

For Company X = [ 1/5 x (30 + 45 + 25 + 50 + 40) ] = 190/5 = 38

For Company Y = [ 1/5 x (25 + 35 + 35 + 40 + 50) ] = 185/5 = 37

For Company Z = [ 1/5 x (35 + 40 + 45 + 35 + 35) ] = 190/5 = 38

Therefore Average production of five years is maximum for both the Companies X and Z.