Question

A table shows sales (in lakhs): Q1 (20), Q2 (25), Q3 (30), Q4 (35). What is the percentage increase from Q1 to Q4?

• A. 50%
  
• B. 60%
  
• C. 75%
  
• D. 80%
  

Hint:

For percentage increase, focus on initial and final values only.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Step 1: Extract data. Q1 = 20, Q4 = 35.
- Step 2: Calculate increase. $35 - 20 = 15$.
- Step 3: Compute percentage. $\frac{15}{20} \times 100 = 75%$.
- Step 4: Verify. $20 \times 1.75 = 35$.
- Step 5: Compare with options. Options: (1) 50%, (2) 60%, (3) 75%, (4) 80%. Matches 75%.
- Step 6: Conclusion. Option (3) is correct.