Question

Study the graph carefully to answer the questions that follow.

What is the percentage increase in per cent rise in profit of company M in the year 2009 from the previous year?

• A. 25
• B. 15
• C. 50
• D. 75
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D 75

Profit Percentage of company M in the year 2009
= 35
Profit Percentage of company M in the year 2008
= 20
$\therefore$ Required percentage rise
$=\frac{35-20}{20}\times 100=\frac{15}{20}\times 100=75\%$