Comprehension
Study the graph below and answer the questions.
Total Assets are defined as Net Fixed Assets + Net Current Assets + Investments
Question: 1
What is the approximate simple annual growth rate of Total Assets between 1990 and 1993?
What is the approximate simple annual growth rate of Total Assets between 1990 and 1993?
Show Hint
To estimate annual growth over time, divide the total increase by initial value and number of years.
Updated On: Aug 6, 2025
- 36%
- 12%
- 9%
- 27%
Show Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
From the bar graph:
Total Assets in 1990 = approx. 22 units
Total Assets in 1993 = approx. 30 units
We use the simple annual growth rate formula:
\[ \text{Annual Growth Rate} = \frac{\text{Final} - \text{Initial}}{\text{Initial} \times \text{Number of Years}} \times 100 \]
\[ = \frac{30 - 22}{22 \times 3} \times 100 = \frac{8}{66} \times 100 \approx 12.12% \]
Thus, the approximate growth rate is \boxed{12%}
Total Assets in 1990 = approx. 22 units
Total Assets in 1993 = approx. 30 units
We use the simple annual growth rate formula:
\[ \text{Annual Growth Rate} = \frac{\text{Final} - \text{Initial}}{\text{Initial} \times \text{Number of Years}} \times 100 \]
\[ = \frac{30 - 22}{22 \times 3} \times 100 = \frac{8}{66} \times 100 \approx 12.12% \]
Thus, the approximate growth rate is \boxed{12%}
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 2
In any two consecutive years, the growth rate is lowest for
In any two consecutive years, the growth rate is lowest for
Show Hint
Observe the bars for height trends year-over-year — smaller or falling bars suggest low or negative growth.
Updated On: Aug 6, 2025
- Net Fixed Assets.
- Net Current Assets.
- Investments.
- Total Assets.
Show Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Looking at the bar graph, the growth in investments is minimal between 1990–1991 and 1991–1992.
- 1990: Around 2 units
- 1991: Same or slight drop
- 1992: Almost negligible value
Hence, the growth rate in consecutive years is either stagnant or negative for Investments, which is the lowest among all components.
- 1990: Around 2 units
- 1991: Same or slight drop
- 1992: Almost negligible value
Hence, the growth rate in consecutive years is either stagnant or negative for Investments, which is the lowest among all components.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 3
Between 1991 and 1992, the highest growth rate was seen for
Between 1991 and 1992, the highest growth rate was seen for
Show Hint
Even small absolute changes can result in large percentage increases if the base value is small.
Updated On: Aug 6, 2025
- Net Fixed Assets.
- Net Current Assets.
- Investments.
- Total Assets.
Show Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
From 1991 to 1992:
- Net Fixed Assets stayed approximately the same.
- Net Current Assets also didn’t show a large increase.
- But Investments jumped from nearly 0 to a visible value in 1992.
Hence, in percentage terms, Investments showed the highest relative growth.
- Net Fixed Assets stayed approximately the same.
- Net Current Assets also didn’t show a large increase.
- But Investments jumped from nearly 0 to a visible value in 1992.
Hence, in percentage terms, Investments showed the highest relative growth.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Question: 4
The only item which has not shown a negative growth in any year between 1990 and 1993 is
The only item which has not shown a negative growth in any year between 1990 and 1993 is
Show Hint
When analyzing trends, check the total combined height of stacked bars to understand overall movement.
Updated On: Aug 6, 2025
- Net Fixed Assets.
- Net Current Assets.
- Investments.
- Total Assets.
Show Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Total Assets = Net Fixed Assets + Net Current Assets + Investments
Despite slight ups and downs in individual asset categories, the overall height of the stacked bar (Total Assets) increases or remains steady each year.
Hence, there is no negative growth in Total Assets across 1990–1993.
Despite slight ups and downs in individual asset categories, the overall height of the stacked bar (Total Assets) increases or remains steady each year.
Hence, there is no negative growth in Total Assets across 1990–1993.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Top CAT Questions
- Compare and contrast between Portia and Jessica characters in Merchant of Venice.
- In a triangle ABC,AB=AC=8cm. A circle drawn with BC as diameter passes through A. Another circle drawn with center at A passes through B and C. Then the area,in sq.cm,of the overlapping region between the two circles is
- The simple interest accrued on an amount of Rs.25,000 at the end of three years is Rs.7,500. What would be the compound interest accrued on the same amount at the same rate in the same period?
- What is the sum of all roots of the equation \(|x+4|^2–10|x+4|=24\)?
- A solid metal sphere is melted and smaller spheres of equal radii are formed. 10% of the volume of the sphere is lost in the process. The smaller spheres have a radius which is \(\frac{1}{9}\text{th}\) the larger sphere. If 10 litres of paint were needed to paint the larger sphere,how many litres are needed to paint all the smaller spheres?
View More Questions