The following table embodies the details about the profits (in Rupees Lakhs)…
2024
The following table embodies the details about the profits (in Rupees Lakhs) earned by five Retail Stores A-E during the years 2018-2023. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
Store-wise Details of Profit
Store | Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2018 | Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2019 | Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2020 | Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2021 | Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2022 | Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2023 |
A | 12 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 30 |
B | 9 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 24 |
C | 27 | 33 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 36 |
D | 15 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 9 |
E | 18 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 24 |
Note: Profit = Income – Investment
Consider the percentage change in profit for the stores A, B, D and E for the pair of years {2018 and 2019}, {2018 and 2019}, {2018 and 2022} and {2018 and 2022}, respectively. Which store has maximum percentage change in profits for the pair of years mentioned?
Answer: B. B
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Correct answer: B