Question

The following chart shows a store?s records of coat sales over two years. 2 circle graphs. A circle graph titled 2006. Top coats is 297, parkas is 210, jackets is 213, raincoats is 137, trench coats is 103. A circle graph titled 2007. Topcoats is 223, parkas is 210, jackets is 285, raincoats is 259, trench coats is 127. If the trend shown in these graphs stays constant, what percent of the market will parkas occupy in 2008? (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.) a. 16.5% b. 19.0% c. 21.9% d. 35.7%

ANSWER IS A

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

edg 20/21

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. 16.5%

Explanation:

1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly and to calculate the trend:

2006 2007 Trend

Top Coats 297 223 -24.92%

Parkas 210 210 + 0%

Jackets 213 285 +33.80%

Raincoats 137 259 +89.05

Trench coats 103 127 +23.30%

Total 960 1,104 +15%

2. If the trend shown in these graphs stays constant, what percent of the market will parkas occupy in 2008?

Let's calculate the percent of the market occupied by parkas.

In 2006 = 210/960 = 21.88%

In 2007 = 210/1,104 = 19.02%

In 2008 = 210/1,270 = 16.54% (210 + 0 = 210; 1,104 + 15% = 1,270)

The correct answer is A. 16.5%