Study the bar chart and answer the question based on it.

Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 1000 tonnes) Over the Years

In how many of the given years was the production of fertilizers more than the average production of the given years?

In how many of the given years was the production of fertilizers more than the average production of the given years?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Correct answer is D

Average production (in 10000 tonnes) over the given years

=  (25 + 40 + 60 + 45 + 65 + 50 + 75 + 80)/8 = 55

Therefore the productions during the years 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2002 are more than the average production.