CAT 2002 — DILR Question 3
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Answer the following question based on the information given below.
The chart given below indicates the annual sales tax revenue collections (in crores of rupees) of seven states from 1996 to 2001.

The percentage share of sales tax revenue of which state has increased from 1997 to 2001?
Answer & solution
Correct answer: Andhra Pradesh
- A
Tamil Nadu
- B
Karnataka
- C
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Solution
In 1996-97, the percentage share of AP = ×100 = 11.80%
In 2000-01, the percentage share of AP = × 100 = 14.50%
Similarly calculating for other states, we get:
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∴ We can see that the percentage share of sales tax revenue has increased only for AP.
Hence, option (d).
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