Question

If Dell’s revenue in 2008 was 100 million rupees and HP’s and DELL’s revenues grew at the same rate from 2009 to 2011, find the revenue of HP in 2009?

• A. 240 mn
• B. 270mn
• C. 288mn
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A 240 mn

Dell’s revenue in 2011 was 180mn. Then HP’s revenue in 2011 was 360mn and HP’s revenue grew at 50% from 2009 to 2011. So, HP’s revenue in 2009 = 240mn

DELL'S REVENUE YEAR WISE
$\begin{array}{cccc}2008& 2009& 2010& 2011\end{array}$
$\begin{array}{cccc}100& 120& 150& 180\end{array}$
$\nwarrow$$\nearrow$
50% Increase