The Trend Analysis Report of Doppler Ltd Is Given Below

question 111

Multiple Choice

The trend analysis report of Doppler Ltd is given below: $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\hline\text { (in millions) } & 2020 & 2019 & 2018 & 2017 & 2016 \\\hline \text { Profit } & \$ 670 & \$ 602 & \$ 460 & \$ 407 & \$ 402 \\\hline \text { Trend percentages } & 167 & 150 & 114 & 101 & 100\\\hline\end{array}$ Which of the following is a correct conclusion from the above analysis?

• A)Profit for the year 2018 has decreased by 14% over that for the year 2016.
• B)Profit for the year 2018 has increased by 14% over that for the year 2016.
• C)Profit for the year 2018 has decreased by 114% over that for the year 2016.
• D)Profit for the year 2018 has increased by 114% over that for the year 2016.

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body exhibits changes to prepare for fight or flight, as part of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stressor

A chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus, or an event that causes stress to an organism.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument, often seen in contexts of physical training or disease treatment.