Question

Which year showed the maximum percentage increase in sales?

• A. 1999
• B. 1998
• C. 1997
• D. 1996

Hint:

Year-on-year percentage change, not absolute growth, determines maximum growth year in DI problems.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

From sales data (in crore Rs.): 1995 → 864.6, 1996 → 1180.7, 1997 → 1290.6, 1998 → 1748.8, 1999 → 1940.6. \[ % \ \text{Increase} = \frac{\text{current} - \text{previous}}{\text{previous}} \times 100 \] - 1996 over 1995: \(\frac{1180.7 - 864.6}{864.6} \times 100 \approx 36.5%\) - 1997 over 1996: \(\approx 9.3%\) - 1998 over 1997: \(\approx 35.5%\) - 1999 over 1998: \(\approx 10.9%\) The largest increase was in **1996** at about \(36.5%\).