A certain company’s profit in 1996 was 10 percent greater than its profit in 1995, and its profit in 1997 was 20 percent greater than its profit in 1996. The company’s profit in 1997 was what percent greater than its profit in 1995? Options.
A) 5 % B) 18 % C) 32 % D) 35 % E) 38 %

Rationale: profit in 1995 - 100 profit in 1996 - 110 % increae profit in 1997 in comparison to 1995 = 10 + 110 * 20 % = 32 correct option : c
Answer: C