In September 2009, the sales of a product were 
rd of that in July 2009. In November 2009, the sales of the product were higher by 5% as compared to September 2009. How much is the percentage of increase in sales in November 2009 with respect to the base figure in July 2009?
(a)
(b)
25%
(c)
(d)
40%
In September 2009, the sales of a product were rd of that in July 2009. In November 2009, the sales of the product were higher by 5% as compared to September 2009. How much is the percentage of increase in sales in November 2009 with respect to the base figure in July 2009?
(a)
(b)
25%
(c)
(d)
40%
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In September 2009, the sales of a product were rd of that in July 2009. In November 2009, the sales of the product were higher by 5% as compared to September 2009. How much is the percentage of increase in sales in November 2009 with respect to the base figure in July 2009?
(a)
(b)
25%
(c)
(d)
40%
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
Let the sales in July 2009 be Rs. 
Then, sales in September 2009 = Rs. 
Sales in November 2009 = 105% of Rs. 
Rs. 
Rs. 
Decrease in sales = Rs. 
Rs. 
Decrease % = 
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