Question

For which of the following years the percentage increase/decrease in sales from the previous years was 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 $=\frac{39-32}{39}\times 100=17.95$

Percentage increase in 2002 $=\frac{37-32}{32}\times 100=15.625$

Percentage increase in 2003 $=\frac{42-37}{37}\times 100=13.51$

Hence, the percentage decrease was maximum in the year 2001.