Question

Instructions: The following bar graph gives the production, exports and per-capita consumption of rice in country A, for the five years from 2006 to 2010 (Production and Exports in million kg). Consumption = Production - Exports.

Reading the chart: Exports (2006-2010) = 120, 120, 130, 120, 80 million kg. Consumption (2006-2010) = 72.5, 88, 108, 105, 127 million kg.

The ratio of exports to consumption in the given period was the highest in the year

• A. 2006
• B. 2007
• C. 2008
• D. 2009

Hint:

Exports are largest relative to consumption in the earliest year, 2006, where exports are nearly double the consumption.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Compute the exports-to-consumption ratio for each year.
2006: \(\dfrac{120}{72.5}\approx1.66\).
2007: \(\dfrac{120}{88}\approx1.36\).
2008: \(\dfrac{130}{108}\approx1.20\).
2009: \(\dfrac{120}{105}\approx1.14\).
(2010: \(\dfrac{80}{127}\approx0.63\), included for completeness though not one of the listed options.)

Step 2: Compare.
The ratio is clearly highest in 2006, at about 1.66.

Step 3: Final Answer.
The exports-to-consumption ratio was highest in 2006, so option A is correct.