The given bar graph shows the strength of employees (in lakhs) of a company during four different years.

 

What was the percentage increase in employees in 2020 over 2019?

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Given:

The given bar graph shows the strength of employees (in lakhs) of a company during four different years.

Formula used: 

'A' increased what percent of 'B' = (A - B) / B × 100.

Calculation:

Employees in 2019 = 32 lakhs

Employees in 2020 = 34 lakhs

Employees in 2020 increased over 2019 by,

⇒ (34 - 32) / 32 × 100

⇒ 2 / 32 × 100

 100 / 16

 25 / 4

⇒ 

∴ The correct answer is .

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