In recent years, Company M$$s sales have increased steadily, by $6\%8\%$ per year.

Last year, Company M$$s sales increased by $20\%.$ This was a result of two events:

the introduction of a popular and profitable product line, and the hiring of a marketing director who helped modernise the business$$s packaging and marketing messages. In the absence of any other changes,

what effect is this change likely to have on sales in the next year?

Answers :

$1.$ Sales are likely to increase.

$2.$ Sales are likely to decrease.

$3.$ Sales are likely to remain the same.