Given the following data for total sales: A table showing trend percentages for 2014-2017,respectively,using 2014 as the base year,would show:
A) 100%, 110%, and 95%
B) 100%, 110%, 112%, and 106%
C) 100%, 10%, 2%, and (5%)
D) 94%, 1.04%, 1.06%, and 100%

Question

Given the following data for total sales:  A table showing trend percentages for 2014-2017,respectively,using 2014 as the base year,would show:
A) 100%, 110%, and 95% 
B) 100%, 110%, 112%, and 106% 
C) 100%, 10%, 2%, and (5%) 
D) 94%, 1.04%, 1.06%, and 100%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the question provides total sales data for only one year, it is not possible to calculate trend percentages. Therefore, it is likely that the trend percentages are pre-determined and given in the answer options. The trend percentages are calculated using 2014 as the base year. The answer option B shows trend percentages for four years, which is consistent with the data provided (2014-2017). Additionally, the trend percentages are all above 100%, which means that sales in each year are increasing compared to the base year. Therefore, answer option B is the best choice.

Given the Following Data for Total Sales: a Table