CSATData Interpretation & SufficiencyData Representation - Tables, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph2014

The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (₹) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the 4 (four) items that follow. What is the difference between the average profit of B and A in the year 1998?

A

- ₹ 100

B

- ₹ 1,000

C

+ ₹ 600

D

- ₹ 300

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

To solve this efficiently, I look at the year 1998 on the X-axis. I need to find the difference between the average profit of B and A, which translates to the equation: (Profit of B) - (Profit of A).\n\nVisually inspecting the graph at the year 1998:\n1. The point for B (the thin line with dots) is clearly higher up on the graph than the point for A (the thick line).\n2. This means the value of B is greater than the value of A ($B > A$).\n3. Consequently, the result of ($B - A$) must be a **positive number**.\n\nNow I look at the options:\n(A) - ₹ 100 (Negative)\n(B) - ₹ 1,000 (Negative)\n(C) + ₹ 600 (Positive)\n(D) - ₹ 300 (Negative)\n\nSince only one option is positive, I do not need to calculate the exact values from the axes. The answer must be C.
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