Directions:
Study the following graph and the table and answer the questions given below.
Data of different states regarding population of states in the year 1998:

Question:
If in the year 1998, there was an increase of 10% in the population of U.P. and 12% in the population of M.P. compared to the previous year, then what was the ratio of populations of U.P. and M.P. in 1997?

Option A):
48 : 55
Option B):
4 : 5
Option C):
42 : 55
Option D):
7 : 11

Correct Answer is Option C):
42 : 55

Explanation:
Let x be the population of U.P. in 1997. Then,

Thus, ratio of populations of U.P. and M.P. in 1997 = x : y = 42 : 55.