The table below shows hypothetical data for volumes of e- books and hardcover books sold over a 3- year period in a particular city. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | }
\hline & \text { E- books } & \text { Hardcover Books } \
\hline \text { Year 1 } & 23000 & 72000 \
\hline \text { Year 2 } & 52000 & 59000 \
\hline \text { Year 3 } & 106000 & 31000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 2- 3
-Refer to Table 2- 3.Between Year 1 and Year 3,what is the percentage change in sales of hardcover books?
A)- 0.569%
B)- 56.9%
C)56.9%
D)- 569%
E)0.569%

Question

The table below shows hypothetical data for volumes of e- books and hardcover books sold over a 3- year period in a particular city. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { E- books } & \text { Hardcover Books } \
\hline \text { Year 1 } & 23000 & 72000 \
\hline \text { Year 2 } & 52000 & 59000 \
\hline \text { Year 3 } & 106000 & 31000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 2- 3
-Refer to Table 2- 3.Between Year 1 and Year 3,what is the percentage change in sales of hardcover books?
A)- 0.569%
B)- 56.9%
C)56.9%
D)- 569%
E)0.569%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The percentage change in sales of hardcover books from Year 1 to Year 3 is calculated as: $(31000 - 72000) / 72000 \times 100 = -56.9\%$.

The Table Below Shows Hypothetical Data for Volumes of E-