Question

For which of the following years is the percentage increase/decrease in sales from the previous year the highest for state E?

• A. 1999
• B. 2000
• C. 2001
• D. 2002
• E. 2003

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2001

Percentage decrease in 1999
$=\frac{47-46}{47}\times 100=2.12$
Percentage decrease in 2000
$=\frac{46-39}{46}\times 100=15.22$
Percentage decrease in 2001
$=\frac{37-32}{32}\times 100=17.95$
Percentage increase in 2002
$=\frac{37-32}{31}\times 100=15.625$
Percentage increase in 2003
$=\frac{42-37}{37}\times 100=13.51$
Hence, the percentage decrease was maximum in the year 2001