The following bar chart shows the year-wise percentage hike in the fuel price with respect to the previous year. In how many years did the fuel prices NOT rise?

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Question

The following bar chart shows the year-wise percentage hike in the fuel price with respect to the previous year. In how many years did the fuel prices NOT rise?

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Accepted Answer

To determine the number of years in which fuel prices did not rise, we need to look at the bar chart and count the years where the percentage hike is zero or negative (indicating no rise or a fall). Since the question states 'did NOT rise', it includes zero or negative hikes. By analyzing the bar chart, we find exactly one year where the percentage hike is zero or less. Hence, the number of years in which fuel prices did not rise is 1.