JIPMAT 2023 (LR) - In 2006, value wise sale of A increased by 50% and that of E increased by 10%. The sales of all other brands remained the same. By what percentage total sales (value wise) grew in 2006 as compared to 2005? | PYQs + Solutions | AfterBoards
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In 2006, value wise sale of A increased by 50% and that of E increased by 10%. The sales of all other brands remained the same. By what percentage total sales (value wise) grew in 2006 as compared to 2005?

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For brand A:\newlineInitial contribution = 45%45\%\newlineIncrease = 50%50\% of 45%45\% = 50100×45%\frac{50}{100} × 45\% = 22.5%22.5\%
For brand E:\newlineInitial contribution = 22%22\%\newlineIncrease = 10%10\% of 22%22\% = 10100×22%\frac{10}{100} × 22\% = 2.2%2.2\%
Total increase = 22.5%+2.2%22.5\% + 2.2\% = 24.7%24.7\%
Therefore, the total sales grew by 24.7%24.7\% in 2006 as compared to 2005.

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