The Trend Analysis Report of Poplar,Inc Which of the Following Is a Correct Conclusion from the \begin{array}

question 66

Multiple Choice

The trend analysis report of Poplar,Inc.is given below (in millions) : $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | r | } \hline &{ 2019 } & { 2018 } & 2017 &{ 2016 } & 2015 \\\hline \text { Net income } & \$ 700 & \$ 606 & \$ 470 & \$ 405 & \$ 402 \\\hline \text { Trend percentages } & 174 \% & 151 \% & 117 \% & 101 \% & 100 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Which of the following is a correct conclusion from the above analysis?

• A) Net income for 2019 is 174% of net income for 2015.
• B) Net income for 2018 is 151% of the previous year.
• C) Net income for 2018 decreased by 151% from 2017.
• D) Net income for 2019 increased by 174% from 2018.

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