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XAT 2012 — QA & DI Question 5

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

The following graphs shows the revenue (in $ million) of three companies in their initial six years of operations, in an economy which is characterized by a persistent inflation.

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What would have been Facebook’s revenue (in $ million) in its sixth year of operation if the company had matched Google’s percentage growth in revenues from the fifth to the sixth year?
Choose the option that is nearest to the answer.

Answer & solution

  • 1600

  • B

    1700

  • C

    1900

  • D

    2100

  • E

    None of the above.

Solution

Percentage increase in Google’s growth between 5th and 6th year = (3200 – 1500)/1500 × 100 = 113.33

So, required value of Facebook revenue after 6th year = (750 × 213.33)/100 ≈ 1600

Hence, option (a).

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