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Question: 1
The difference between the estimated subscription in Europe in 2008 and what it would have been if it were computed using the percentage growth rate of 2007 (over 2006), is closest to:
The difference between the estimated subscription in Europe in 2008 and what it would have been if it were computed using the percentage growth rate of 2007 (over 2006), is closest to:
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In growth rate projections, apply previous year’s percentage change to the actual base to estimate.
Updated On: Oct 28, 2026
- 50
- 80
- 20
- 10
- 0
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
From bar chart:
Europe 2006 ≈ 300, 2007 ≈ 400, growth ≈ 100 → 33.3%.
Expected 2008 if same rate: 400 × 1.333 ≈ 533. Actual 2008 ≈ 480. Difference ≈ 50.
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Question: 2
In 2003, sixty percent of subscribers in Europe were men. Given that women subscribers increase at the rate of 10 percent per annum and men at the rate of 5 percent per annum, what is the approximate percentage growth of subscribers between 2003 and 2010 in Europe? The subscription prices are volatile and may change each year.
In 2003, sixty percent of subscribers in Europe were men. Given that women subscribers increase at the rate of 10 percent per annum and men at the rate of 5 percent per annum, what is the approximate percentage growth of subscribers between 2003 and 2010 in Europe? The subscription prices are volatile and may change each year.
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Take 100 subscribers in 2003 (60 men, 40 women) and compound each group for 7 years; the revenue bars are not needed because prices may change.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
- 84
- 15
- 78
- 62
- 50
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Set up:
Let there be 100 subscribers in Europe in 2003: 60 men and 40 women. From 2003 to 2010 is 7 years. The revenue chart is not needed, since prices change every year (revenue is not proportional to the number of subscribers).
Step 2: Compound each group:
Men: \(60\times(1.05)^7=60\times1.4071\approx 84.4\).
Women: \(40\times(1.10)^7=40\times1.9487\approx 77.9\).
Step 3: Total growth:
Total in 2010 \(\approx 84.4+77.9=162.4\). Growth \(=\dfrac{162.4-100}{100}\approx 62\%\).
Final Answer:
The correct option is (4): 62.
Let there be 100 subscribers in Europe in 2003: 60 men and 40 women. From 2003 to 2010 is 7 years. The revenue chart is not needed, since prices change every year (revenue is not proportional to the number of subscribers).
Step 2: Compound each group:
Men: \(60\times(1.05)^7=60\times1.4071\approx 84.4\).
Women: \(40\times(1.10)^7=40\times1.9487\approx 77.9\).
Step 3: Total growth:
Total in 2010 \(\approx 84.4+77.9=162.4\). Growth \(=\dfrac{162.4-100}{100}\approx 62\%\).
Final Answer:
The correct option is (4): 62.
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Question: 3
Consider the annual percent change in the gap between US and Europe subscription revenues. Which year has the highest absolute change?
Consider the annual percent change in the gap between US and Europe subscription revenues. Which year has the highest absolute change?
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For “gap” questions, compute year-wise differences before finding change between years.
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- 03–04
- 05–06
- 06–07
- 08–09
- 09–10
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Gap (US – Europe) visually from chart:
Largest jump in gap occurs between 2008 and 2009, indicating highest absolute change.
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Question: 4
While the subscription in Europe has been growing steadily towards that of the US, the growth rate in Europe seems to be declining. Which of the following is closest to the percent change in growth rate of 2007 (over 2006) relative to the growth rate of 2005 (over 2004)?
While the subscription in Europe has been growing steadily towards that of the US, the growth rate in Europe seems to be declining. Which of the following is closest to the percent change in growth rate of 2007 (over 2006) relative to the growth rate of 2005 (over 2004)?
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Read the Europe revenues for 2004-2007 from the bar chart, find the two growth rates in percent, then the percentage change from the first growth rate to the second.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
- 17
- 20
- 35
- 60
- 100
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Europe revenue from the chart (million USD):
2004: about 190, 2005: about 280, 2006: about 390, 2007: about 500.
Step 2: Growth rates:
2005 over 2004: \(\dfrac{280-190}{190}=47.4\%\).
2007 over 2006: \(\dfrac{500-390}{390}=28.2\%\).
Step 3: Percent change in growth rate:
\[\frac{28.2-47.4}{47.4}\times100\approx -40.5\%\]The growth rate has fallen by about 40%; the option closest in size to 40 is 35 (60 and 20 are further away).
Final Answer:
The correct option is (3): 35.
2004: about 190, 2005: about 280, 2006: about 390, 2007: about 500.
Step 2: Growth rates:
2005 over 2004: \(\dfrac{280-190}{190}=47.4\%\).
2007 over 2006: \(\dfrac{500-390}{390}=28.2\%\).
Step 3: Percent change in growth rate:
\[\frac{28.2-47.4}{47.4}\times100\approx -40.5\%\]The growth rate has fallen by about 40%; the option closest in size to 40 is 35 (60 and 20 are further away).
Final Answer:
The correct option is (3): 35.
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