When Computing Trend Percentages

question 42

Multiple Choice

When computing trend percentages:

• A)the current year is always equal to 100%.
• B)the base year is always the current year.
• C)the base year is always equal to 100%.
• D)the base year is equal to the current year plus the previous year divided by two.

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