Direction: The following line diagram represents the yearly sales figures of a company in the years 2001–2010.
Examine the diagram and answer the following questions.
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The percentage increase in sales in the year 2005 with respect to the previous year is :
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- 80
- 100
- 120
- 150
Correct Option: D
As per given line graph, we can see that the
Sales in the year 2005 = 10 billion $
Sales in the year 2004 = 4 billion $
| ∴ Percentage increase = | Difference between both sales in 2005 and 2004 | x 100 |
| total sales in 2004 | ||
| Required percentage increase = | 10 - 4 | x 100 = 150 % |
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