Question

During the period 1995-2000, the minimum rate of increase in sales is in the case of?

• A. Lipsticks
• B. Shampoos
• C. Nail enamels
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Shampoos

The percentage increase from 1995 to 2000 for various products is:

Lipsticks = $\frac{(48.17-20.15)}{20.15}\times 100=139.06\%$

Nail enamels = $\frac{(37.76-5.93)}{5.93}\times 100=536.76\%$

Talcum powders =$\frac{(29.14-14.97)}{14.97}\times 100=94.66\%$

Shampoo = $\frac{(12.21-7.88)}{7.88}\times 100=55\%approx.$

Conditioners = $\frac{(10.19-5.01)}{5.01}\times 100=103.39\%$

The minimum rate of increase in sales from 1995 to 2000 is in the case of Shampoos.