Question

    The chart below shows the number of products (in thousands) sold by five different companies (A, B, C, D, and E) over the years 2020 and 2022.

    What is the percentage increase in the total number of

    products sold by all companies from 2020 to 2022?
    A 20.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 32.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total products sold by all companies in 2020: = 150 + 160 + 135 + 170 + 155 = 770 thousand units. Total products sold by all companies in 2022: = 180 + 190 + 165 + 200 + 185 = 1,020 thousand units. Percentage increase: = ((1,020 - 770) / 770) × 100 = (250 / 770) × 100 ≈ 32.47%. Correct Answer: c) 32.5%

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