If Inputs Increase by 30% and Outputs Decrease by 15

question 18

Multiple Choice

If inputs increase by 30% and outputs decrease by 15%, what is the percentage change in productivity?

• A) 100% decrease
• B) 11.54% increase
• C) 34.62% decrease
• D) 15% increase
• E) 15% decrease

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