Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r }
2015 & \$ 1,000,000 \
2014 & 900,000 \
2013 & 750,000 \
2012 & 500,000
\end{array}$$ If 2012 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2012 to 2014?
A) 100%
B) 180%
C) 80%
D) 55.5%

Question

Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
2015 & \$ 1,000,000 \
2014 & 900,000 \
2013 & 750,000 \
2012 & 500,000
\end{array}$$ If 2012 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2012 to 2014?
A) 100%
B) 180%
C) 80%
D) 55.5%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The percentage increase from 2012 to 2014 is calculated as $(900,000 - 500,000) / 500,000 \times 100 = 80\%$.

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Assume the Following Sales Data for a Company $\begin{array} { l r } 2015 & \$ 1,000,000 \\2014 & 900,000 \\2013 & 750,000 \\2012 & 500,000\end{array}$