Joe Company in 2014 had sales of $800,000. In 2015 sales were up 75%. Calculate the sales for 2015.
A) $140,000.
B) $1,400,000,000.
C) $1,400.
D) $1,400,000.
E) None of these.

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To calculate the sales for 2015, we need to multiply the 2014 sales by 1.75 (or add 75% to the 2014 sales). This gives us: 
$800,000 x 1.75 = $1,400,000. 
The correct answer is D, $1,400,000.

Joe Company in 2014 Had Sales of $800,000