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A cosmetic company produces 5 different products. The sales of these five products (in lakh number of packs) during 1995 and 2000 are shown in the following bar graph. Answer following questions based on this bar graph.

Bar Graph Question for Data Interpretation of Quantitative Aptitude 5

During the period 1995-2000, the minimum rate of increase in sales is the in the case of ?

Lipsticks
Nail Enamels
Shampoos
Conditioners

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

\begin{aligned}
Lipsticks = \left[\frac{(48.17-20.15)}{20.15}* 100\right] \% \\
= 139.06 \% \\

\text{Nail Enamels} = \left[\frac{(37.76-5.93)}{5.93}* 100\right] \% \\
= 536.76\% \\

\text{Shampoos} = \left[\frac{(12.21-7.88)}{7.88}* 100\right] \% \\
= 54.95\% \\

\text{Conditioners} = \left[\frac{(10.19-5.01)}{5.01}* 100\right] \% \\
= 103.39\% \\

\end{aligned}
So Shampoo is having minimum increase