1.  During the period 1995-2000, the minimum rate of increase in sales is in the case of?

A. Shampoos
B. Nail enamels
C. Talcum powders
D. Lipsticks
E. Conditioners

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The percentage increase from 1995 to 2000 for various products are:

Lipsticks =[(48.17 - 20.15)x 100]
20.15

= 139.06%.
Nail enamels =[(37.76 - 5.93)x 100]
5.93

= 536.76%.
Talcum powders =[(29.14 - 14.97)x 100]
14.97

= 94.66%.
Shampoos =[(12.21 - 7.88)x 100]
7.88

= 54.95% ~= 55%.
Conditioners =[(10.19 - 5.01)x 100]
5.01

= 103.39%.

Therefore The minimum rate of increase in sales from 1995 to 2000 is in the case of Shampoos.