Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r }
2018 & \$ 980,000 \
2017 & 875,000 \
2016 & 700,000
\end{array}$$ If 2016 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2016 to 2017?
A) 140%
B) 125%
C) 40%
D) 25%

Question

Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
2018 & \$ 980,000 \
2017 & 875,000 \
2016 & 700,000
\end{array}$$ If 2016 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2016 to 2017?
A) 140%
B) 125%
C) 40%
D) 25%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The percentage increase from 2016 to 2017 is calculated as $(875,000 - 700,000) / 700,000 \times 100 = 25%$.

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Assume the Following Sales Data for a Company $\begin{array} { l r } 2018 & \$ 980,000 \\2017 & 875,000 \\2016 & 700,000\end{array}$