Considering sale of A increased by 50% in 2006, sale of E increased by 10% and all other brands had no change in sales. Total sales in 2006 was 2,16,000. What was the sale of A in 2005 (approximately)?
Considering sale of A increased by 50% in 2006, sale of E increased by 10% and all other brands had no change in sales. Total sales in 2006 was 2,16,000. What was the sale of A in 2005 (approximately)?
Solution
Given total 2006 sales = 216,000
Brand A increased by 50%
Brand E increased by 10%
All others remained same
Let's find what portion A's 2006 sales represents of total:
In 2005, A was of total
When increased by 50%, A's share in 2006 = of original total
Similarly for E:
In 2005, E was of total
When increased by 10%, E's share in 2006 = of original total
Other brands (B+C+D) = remained same
Therefore, 2006 total represents of 2005 total
So, 216,000 = of 2005 total
2005 total =
A's sales in 2005 = of 173,216
=
= approximately 77,947
Therefore, Brand A's sales in 2005 was approximately 77,947.
Related questions:
JIPMAT 2022