STAT. TECH. FOR BUSINESS AND ECO (LL)
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781265679637
Author: Lind
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 1, Problem 17CE
(a)
To determine
To calculate: The difference between the 2017 sales to the 2018 sales for each company and obtain the sales has increased and decreased.
(b)
To determine
To calculate: The percentage change in sales.
(c)
To determine
To draw: A bar graph to show both the data for the top 10 manufacturers and to show the percentage change for the top 10 companies. Also, compare the graphs.
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Chapter 1 Solutions
STAT. TECH. FOR BUSINESS AND ECO (LL)
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