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Based on the data in the table, answer the five questions that follow:

The following table shows the population (in lakhs) of the cities P, Q and R over the seven years from 2014 to 2020. Based on the data in the table, answer the five questions that follow:

Year‐wise Population of Cities

YearPopulation of City (in Lakhs)
PQR
2014402050
2015453040
2016605060
2017505570
2018706080
2019657090
20208075100

What is the percentage rise in population of City-­R from the year 2016 to 2017?

The correct answer is

16.67%

Calculating Population Rise Percentage for City R

The question asks for the percentage rise in the population of City R from the year 2016 to the year 2017. To answer this, we need to look at the provided table showing the population of cities P, Q, and R over the years 2014 to 2020.

Understanding the Population Data Table

Here is the data provided in the table:

Year Population of City (in Lakhs)
P Q R
2014 40 20 50
2015 45 30 40
2016 60 50 60
2017 50 55 70
2018 70 60 80
2019 65 70 90
2020 80 75 100

Finding Population Data for City R

We are interested in the population of City R in 2016 and 2017. Looking at the table:

  • Population of City R in 2016 = 60 lakhs
  • Population of City R in 2017 = 70 lakhs

Calculating Percentage Rise

The formula for calculating the percentage rise (or increase) is:

\(\text{Percentage Rise} = \left( \frac{\text{New Value} - \text{Old Value}}{\text{Old Value}} \right) \times 100\)

In this case:

  • Old Value (Population in 2016) = 60 lakhs
  • New Value (Population in 2017) = 70 lakhs

Now, let's plug these values into the formula:

\(\text{Percentage Rise} = \left( \frac{70 - 60}{60} \right) \times 100\)

\(\text{Percentage Rise} = \left( \frac{10}{60} \right) \times 100\)

\(\text{Percentage Rise} = \left( \frac{1}{6} \right) \times 100\)

\(\text{Percentage Rise} = \frac{100}{6}\)

\(\text{Percentage Rise} = 16.666... \% \)

Rounding the result to two decimal places, we get 16.67%.

Conclusion on City R Population Rise

The percentage rise in the population of City R from 2016 to 2017 is approximately 16.67%.

Revision Table: Key Concepts

Concept Description Formula (if applicable)
Percentage Rise Measures the relative increase from an initial value to a final value. \(\left( \frac{\text{Final Value} - \text{Initial Value}}{\text{Initial Value}} \right) \times 100\%\)
Population Data Analysis Interpreting numerical information about the number of people in a place over time. Requires careful reading of tables or charts.
Base Value The initial value used as the denominator in percentage change calculations (the population in the earlier year). Important for accurate percentage calculation.

Additional Information: Calculating Percentage Change

Percentage change is a fundamental concept used in many fields, including economics, statistics, and demography. It helps us understand the magnitude of a change relative to the starting point. A positive percentage change indicates a rise or increase, while a negative percentage change (often called percentage decrease or fall) indicates a drop.

For example, if we wanted to find the percentage change in City P's population from 2014 (40 lakhs) to 2015 (45 lakhs):

\(\text{Percentage Change} = \left( \frac{45 - 40}{40} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{5}{40} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{1}{8} \right) \times 100 = 12.5\%\)

This shows a 12.5% rise in City P's population from 2014 to 2015.

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Important Questions from Tabulation

  1. The table shows District-wise data of a number of primary school teachers posted in schools of a city.

    Study the table and answer the question:

    District

    Male teachers

    Female teachers

    East

    1650

    2375

    North

    1075

    2651

    West

    1280

    1520

    South

    1170

    1085

    Central

    690

    859


    What is the difference between the total number of male teachers in the districts East, North, West taken together and the total number of female teachers in the districts East and South?
  2. Table shows income (in Rs. ) received by 4 employees of a company during the month of December 2020 and all their income sources.

    Source

    Amit

    Suresh

    Nitin

    Varun

    Salary

    35000

    38500

    29000

    42000

    Arrears

    6000

    6300

    5000

    7500

    Bonus

    1000

    1100

    1000

    1240

    Overtime

    1800

    1950

    1400

    1500


    What is the ratio of salary of Varun to his income other than salary?
  3. Study the table and answer the question:

    Income (Rs.)

    No. of persons

    Less than 200

    12

    Less than 250

    26

    Less than 300

    34

    Less than 350

    40

    Less than 400

    50


    What is the percentage of persons earning Rs. 250 or more?
  4. The following table shows the annual profit of a company (in Rs. lakh).

    2014-2015

    2015-2016

    2016-0217

    2017-2018

    2018-2019

    625

    690

    725

    775

    815

    The period which has the maximum percentage increase in profit over the previous year is:

  5. The table given below shows the number of persons participating in a survey from 6 different states.

    States Persons 
    S1100
    S2200 
    S3400 
    S4500 
    S5600 
    S6800

    What is the ratio of number of person participating in a survey from state S3 to the number of person participating in a survey from state S4?

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