A certain company’s profit in 1996 was 17 percent greater than its profit in 1995, and its profit in 1997 was 25 percent greater than its profit in 1996. The company’s profit in 1997 was what percent greater than its profit in 1995? Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 5%
B) 18%
C) 33%
D) 35%
E) 46.25%
Profit in 1995 - 100   Profit in 1996 - 117   %increae Profit in 1997 in comparison to 1995 = 17 + 117*25%= 46.25   Correct Option : 46.25%
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A certain company’s profit in 1996 was 17 percent greater than its profit in 1995, and its profit in 1997 was 25 percent greater than its profit in 1996. The company’s profit in 1997 was what percent greater than its profit in 1995?