Question

Use the table in the following problem.

Which industry had the greatest percentage increase in profits as a percentage of sales between 1966 and 1974?
-Chemicals
-Petroleum
-Drugs

What was the percentage increase (to the nearest tenth)?
-13.4%
-11.8%

Answer 1

Answer:Petroleum = 15.32%

Drugs = 12.9%

Chemicals = 2.5%

Motor Vehicles = -56.5% (Negative)

Electrical = -18.8% (Negative)

Food = 3.7%

Explanation: