Assume figures were presented for the past $5$ years on merchandise sold at Chicago department and discount stores $($$ million$).$ Sales

in $2025$ were $$3,254$; in $2024,$$$3,514$; in $2023,$$$3,108$; in $2022,$$$3,252$; and in $2021,$$$3,316.$ Using $2021$ as the base year, complete a

trend analysis.

Note: Round your answers to the nearest whole percent.