Question

What would be the number of internet users in the year 2007 if the increase in the user base, was 75% of the previous year’s increase?

• A. 47.8 million
• B. 49.2 million
• C. 50.9 million
• D. 52.1 million
• E. 46 million

Answer 1

The correct option is B 49.2 million

(b) Increase in internet usage for the year 2007 is 0.75 × (38.4 - 24) = 10.8 million.

The total users of the internet for the year 2007 is 38.4 + 10.8 = 49.2 million.