The Trend Analysis Report of Doppler Ltd Is Given Below

question 78

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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