The chart shows changes in world manufacturing between 1870 and 1913.

\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|}
\hline \multicolumn{1}{|c|}{Country} & \begin{tabular}{c}
Percentage of World \\
Manufacturing
\end{tabular} \\
\hline Germany & [tex]$13 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$16 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline Great Britain & [tex]$32 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$14 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline France & [tex]$10 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$6 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline Russia & [tex]$4 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$6 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline Belgium & [tex]$3 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$2 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline Italy & [tex]$2 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$2 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

By 1913, which of these countries had the largest percentage of the world's manufacturing?

A. France
B. Germany
C. Great Britain
D. Russia



Answer :

To determine which country had the largest percentage of the world's manufacturing by 1913, we need to examine the data provided in the chart for 1913. The relevant information is:

- Great Britain: 16%
- France: 14%
- Russia: 6%
- Belgium: 6%
- Italy: 2%

We will compare these percentages to identify the country with the highest value.

1. Great Britain: 16%
2. France: 14%
3. Russia: 6%
4. Belgium: 6%
5. Italy: 2%

From these values, we can see that the country with the largest percentage in 1913 is Great Britain with 16%.

Thus, the answer is Great Britain.