Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. The percent increase from to was , or . Since the percent increase from to was estimated to be double the percent increase from to , the percent increase from to was expected to be . Therefore, the number of subscriptions sold in is expected to be the number of subscriptions sold in multiplied by , or .
Desmos solution:
Note: The 2012–2013 increase is 5%, so the 2013–2014 increase is half that, 2.5%.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and is the result of adding half of the value of the increase from to to the result.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and is the result of adding twice the value of the increase from to to the result.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and is the result of interpreting the percent increase from to as double the percent increase from to .