The table gives oil imports (in million tonnes) from six countries over the years 2015 to 2019.

Year	Saudi Arabia	Iran	Iraq	Nigeria	Kuwait	Venezuela
2015	28.8	20.5	15.8	11.6	13.9	7.2
2016	29.9	21.8	14.4	10.5	14.8	7.6
2017	27.2	21.2	15	13.2	11.8	7.3
2018	27.4	18.5	17.2	15.9	11.5	10.3
2019	32.6	17.5	24.6	14.2	17.8	9.6

What is the ratio of the average of oil imports from Iraq to that from Venezuela for all the years together?

A14:29

B29:14 ✓ Correct

C39:23

D23:39

Correct answer: (B) 29:14

Explanation

Iraq's imports sum to 87 (average 17.4) and Venezuela's to 42 (average 8.4); the ratio 17.4:8.4 reduces to 29:14. Hence option B.

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