A report states: 'Sales rose by 20% in 2022 and by 10% in 2023.' Which statement is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Sales grew in both years
Both figures are increases, and the 2022 rise was larger.
Answer: Sales grew in both years.
Why not the others: Sales fell in 2023: 10% is a rise. Sales grew faster in 2023 than in 2022: 20% is larger than 10%. Sales were unchanged in 2022: they rose by 20%.
Answer: Sales grew in both years.
Why not the others: Sales fell in 2023: 10% is a rise. Sales grew faster in 2023 than in 2022: 20% is larger than 10%. Sales were unchanged in 2022: they rose by 20%.
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