Joe Company in 2017 had sales of $800,000. In 2018 sales were up 75%. Calculate the sales for 2018.
A)$140,000.
B)$1,400,000,000.
C)$1,400.
D)$1,400,000.
E)None of these.

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To find the sales for 2018, we need to add the increase of 75% to the 2017 sales of $800,000.
Increase in sales = 75% of $800,000 = $600,000
Sales for 2018 = $800,000 + $600,000 = $1,400,000. Therefore, the answer is D.

Joe Company in 2017 Had Sales of $800,000