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A chart shows EV sales doubling every year, but the total sales numbers are not doubling. What could be the mistake?

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EV Technology - EV Industry and Policy
A chart shows EV sales doubling every year, but the total sales numbers are not doubling. What could be the mistake?
AThe chart is showing cumulative sales, not yearly
BThe sales numbers are incorrectly recorded
CThe chart uses percentages, not absolute numbers
DThe doubling refers to revenue, not sales
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand difference between cumulative and yearly sales

    Cumulative sales add up all past years, so numbers grow but may not double yearly.
  2. Step 2: Identify why total sales don't double

    If chart shows cumulative sales doubling claim but numbers don't double yearly, likely chart shows cumulative data.
  3. Final Answer:

    The chart is showing cumulative sales, not yearly -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Chart type confusion = cumulative vs yearly [OK]
Quick Trick: Check if sales data is cumulative or yearly [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming percentages equal absolute numbers
  • Ignoring chart labels
  • Confusing revenue with sales volume

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