Assume the Following Sales Data for a Company $$\begin{array} { l r } 2018 & \$ 980,000 \\2017 & 875,000 \\2016 & 700,000\end{array}$$

Multiple Choice

Assume the following sales data for a company: $$\begin{array} { l r } 2018 & \$ 980,000 \\2017 & 875,000 \\2016 & 700,000\end{array}$$ If 2016 is the base year, what is the percentage increase in sales from 2016 to 2017?

A) 140%
B) 125%
C) 40%
D) 25%