Question 13
Statistical Maps and DiagramsUse Figure 1 (world value of major export commodities, 1950, in metric tons: crude oil 660,000; benni seed 420,000; groundnut 530,000; cocoa 580,000; palm oil 590,000) to answer this question. What percentage of the world export commodities in figure 1 is represented by crude oil?

- A.54.4%
- B.42.8%
- C.32.47%
- D.23.74%
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Answer: D (23.74%)
Explanation
660,000 ÷ 2,780,000 × 100 = 23.74%.