Data Interpretation (Level-2): Set-2

Directions (Q. Nos. 1-4): Consider the following graph where the prices of timber are given for the period 1997-2003. The prices for plywood and sawn timber are given in Rs./m³ while the price of logs is given in Rs. /tonne. Assume 1 tonne in equal to 1000 kg and one cubic meter of logs weighs 800 kg.
Timber Product Prices

Question 1: Which product had the largest percentage increase in price per cubic meter over the 7 yr period?
(a) Sawn timber
(b) Logs
(c) Plywood
(d) Cannot be determined

Question 2: The maximum increase in price per cubic meter for any product between two years was
(a) Rs. 2500
(b) Rs. 3000
(c) Rs. 2000
(d) Rs. 4125

Question 3: In 2003, the total sales of the company measured in cubic meters was made up of 40% plywood, 30% sawn timber and 30% logs.The average realisation per cubic meter in 2003 was closest to
(a) Rs. 16500
(b) Rs. 13500
(c) Rs. 14480
(d) Rs. 18000

Question 4: In 2004, the prices of plywood, sawn timber and logs went up by 5%, 1% and 10%, respectively and the total sales were made up of 40% plywood, 30% sawn timber and 30% logs. The average realisation per cubic meter in 2004 was closest to
(a) Rs. 15000
(b) Rs. 16150
(c) Rs.14500
(d) Rs.18500