Question

The following graphs give annual data of Assets, Sales (as fraction of Assets) and Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (as percentage of Sales), of a company for the period 2004 - 2009.

In which year was the increase in spending on CSR, vis-à-vis the previous year, the maximum?

• A. 2005
• B. 2006
• C. 2007
• D. 2008

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2006

2004: $100\times 0.6\times \frac{1.67}{100}$ = 1.002 cr
2005: $110\times 0.52\times \frac{2.09}{100}$ = 1.146 cr
2006: $125\times 0.64\times \frac{2.5}{100}$ = 2 cr
2007: $135\times 0.67\times \frac{2.22}{100}$ = 2.008 cr
2008: $150\times 0.8\times \frac{2.08}{100}$ = 2.496 cr
2009: $160\times 1.25\times \frac{1.59}{100}$ = 3.18 cr
Compared to the previous year, in 2006 the increase in spending on CSR is maximized.