ABC TeXpo Pvt.
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ABC TeXpo Pvt. Ltd. is a leading textile exporter of India. The table shows export details to various countries during 2010 to 2012:
| Countries | Exports in 2010 ($ Million) | Exports in 2011 ($ Million) | Exports in 2012 ($ Million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 6 | 7 | 7.5 |
| USA | 5 | 6 | 6.5 |
| Germany | 5.5 | 5 | 6 |
| France | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Italy | 3 | 4 | 3.5 |
For how many countries did ABC TeXpo Pvt. Ltd. account for continuously positive growth in export during the given period (i.e., both from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012)?
Show answer & explanation
Continuously positive growth requires exports to increase in both periods: 2010→2011 AND 2011→2012. UAE (6→7→7.5), USA (5→6→6.5), and France (4→5→6) all show this pattern. Germany declines 2010→2011, and Italy declines 2011→2012, so neither qualifies. Thus, 3 countries achieved continuously positive growth.
Step-by-step Derivation:
Check each country for the condition: Export(2010) < Export(2011) < Export(2012).
- UAE: 6 < 7 < 7.5 ✓ (continuously positive)
- USA: 5 < 6 < 6.5 ✓ (continuously positive)
- Germany: 5.5 > 5 ✗ (decline 2010→2011)
- France: 4 < 5 < 6 ✓ (continuously positive)
- Italy: 3 < 4 but 4 > 3.5 ✗ (decline 2011→2012)
Count: UAE, USA, France = 3 countries with continuously positive growth.