Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r }
2015 & € 1,600,000 \
2014 & 1,280,000 \
2013 & 1,120,000 \
2012 & 800,000
\end{array}$$ If 2012 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2012 to 2014?
A) 100%
B) 160%
C) 60%
D) 62.5%

Question

Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
2015 & € 1,600,000 \
2014 & 1,280,000 \
2013 & 1,120,000 \
2012 & 800,000
\end{array}$$ If 2012 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2012 to 2014?
A) 100%
B) 160%
C) 60%
D) 62.5%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sales increased from €800,000 in 2012 to €1,280,000 in 2014. The percentage increase is calculated as $(1,280,000 - 800,000) / 800,000 \times 100 = 60%$.

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Assume the Following Sales Data for a Company $\begin{array} { l r } 2015 & € 1,600,000 \\2014 & 1,280,000 \\2013 & 1,120,000 \\2012 & 800,000\end{array}$