Assume the Following Sales Data for a Company $$\begin{array} { l r } 2017 & \$ 945,000 \\2016 & 877,500 \\2015 & 675,000\end{array}$$

question 158

Multiple Choice

Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r } 2017 & \$ 945,000 \\2016 & 877,500 \\2015 & 675,000\end{array}$$ If 2015 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2015 to 2016?

• A) 76.9%
• B) 30%
• C) 40%
• D) 71.4%

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