Question

If the number of projects handled by company A increased by 20% from 2007 to 2008 and by 5% from 2008 to 2009, what was the number of projects handled by company A in 2009?

• A. 378
• B. 372
• C. 384
• D. 396
• E. 368

Answer 1

The correct option is A 378

Number of projects handled by company A in 2008
=120% of 300 $=\frac{120}{100}\times 300=360$
Number of projects handled by company A in 2009
=105% of 360 $=\frac{105}{100}\times 360=378$